Having eyes, may we see

The Pharisees (religious leaders) couldn't know the liberty or soul prosperity of practicing Christ's teachings because they had no room for Christ's words (crowded hearts yearning for men's praise, filled with their own ways); they were plain unable to hear what Christ had to say-God help this not be said of us.

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." I know that you are Abraham's descendants. Yet you are looking for a way to kill me, because you have no room for my word. Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say. (John 8:12, 31, 32, 37, 43 NIV)