Step Into the Light: Why People Forfeit Eternal Life
Have you ever walked into a dark room after being outside in the bright afternoon sun, or suddenly flipped on a harsh overhead light in the middle of the night ? Your eyes immediately sting and squint . Your natural instinct is to shield your face, turn away, or block out the glare until your vision adjusts . Bright light is uncomfortable when you are accustomed to the dark . Physiologically and psychologically, human beings naturally resist exposure when it threatens their comfort zone. In clinical psychology, this behavior is known as cognitive avoidance —a coping mechanism where individuals actively avoid thoughts, places, or truths that trigger internal discomfort, shame, or guilt. In our spiritual lives, this tendency to hide from the truth is even more pronounced . Millions of people intentionally forfeit eternal life, a restored relationship with God, revival and deep spiritual freedom simply because the...
