The principle of seeing clearly is illustrated through the healing of the blind man in stages by Jesus Christ. The man first saw men like trees walking, indicating partial sight without clarity. This condition describes those who recognize some spiritual truths but remain confused and anxious. Their mind is not focused on seeking the truth, their heart is not fully committed, and their will is divided. Such individuals oppose clear definitions, do not fully accept the authority of the Scriptures, and lack interest in doctrine. The cure involves humble submission to God and allowing Jesus Christ to complete the healing process. When vision is restored fully, confusion gives way to peace and assurance.

The condition of seeing clearly involves moving beyond partial spiritual vision to full understanding through deliberate divine intervention. The blind man initially saw men like trees walking after the first touch but required a second application of hands to see everyone clearly. This process illustrates how some recognize the emptiness of worldly life and the general value of biblical principles yet remain confused about specifics such as the necessity of Christ's death and the full application of scriptural teachings. People in this state often see that something is wrong with their lives and acknowledge Christ as somehow Savior but fall short in three areas. Their mind is not set on seeking truth leading to confusion about sin and judgment. Their heart is not fully committed so they find no lasting joy in God's way and seek satisfaction elsewhere. Their will is divided causing ongoing arguments about required changes and a reluctance to apply teachings consistently. Four causes contribute to this lack of clarity. These individuals object to clear-cut definitions and absolutes preferring vague approaches. They never fully accept the authority of scripture mixing personal ideas with biblical truth. They show little interest in doctrine focusing instead on interpretations that avoid demands for change. They fail to take doctrines in proper order such as pursuing rebirth before justification resulting in frustration. The path to seeing clearly requires honest admission of incomplete vision and submission to further divine action. This includes accepting the full authority of scripture taking doctrines in sequence and allowing the Holy Spirit to remove confusion. Those who persist in this process avoid remaining in anxiety and achieve the clarity that eliminates doubt and stress.

Jesus Christ teaches that clarity of vision depends on focus on what gets attention. Having the wrong treasure or serving the wrong master equates to having a bad eye and walking in darkness. Blinding oneself can be as simple as letting God slip from view. One stumbles when losing focus on God. In the letter to Laodicea, Jesus points out blindness of which members are unaware. Their mammon keeps them distracted so they do not realize their condition. Jesus expects people to anoint their own eyes. Blindness is primarily one's own doing. If one lacks faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, or love, one is shortsighted, even to blindness. Glimpsing a lack of these traits shows that the relationship with God is not as strong as it could be. These areas indicate what mammon interferes with seeing God more clearly. God wants to help overcome this blindness to have a close relationship.