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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Shortsighted</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/s/shortsighted.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/2_peter/1-9.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/s/shortsighted.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Shortsighted</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/s/shortness.htm" title="Shortness">◄</a> Shortsighted <a href="/topical/s/short-sighted.htm" title="Short-sighted">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Shortsightedness, in a biblical context, refers to a lack of spiritual vision or insight, often resulting in a failure to understand or prioritize eternal truths and values. This concept is not explicitly named in Scripture but is illustrated through various passages and teachings that highlight the importance of spiritual discernment and long-term perspective.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/2_peter/1-9.htm">2 Peter 1:9</a> :</b> "But whoever lacks these qualities is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that he has been cleansed from his past sins." This verse emphasizes the danger of spiritual shortsightedness, where a believer fails to cultivate virtues such as faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love. Such a lack of growth and maturity can lead to spiritual blindness, causing one to forget the transformative work of Christ in their life.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a> :</b> "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Jesus warns against the shortsightedness of focusing on earthly wealth and possessions, urging believers to invest in eternal treasures that align with God's kingdom.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/james/4-13.htm">James 4:13-14</a> :</b> "Come now, you who say, 'Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.' You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." This passage cautions against the shortsightedness of making plans without acknowledging God's sovereignty and the transient nature of life.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/luke/12-16.htm">Luke 12:16-21</a> :</b> The Parable of the Rich Fool illustrates the folly of shortsightedness. The rich man focuses solely on his material wealth, planning to build bigger barns to store his surplus, without considering his spiritual state or the brevity of life. God calls him a fool for not being "rich toward God," highlighting the importance of prioritizing spiritual wealth over temporal gains.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br><br>Shortsightedness in the spiritual realm often results from a focus on immediate gratification, worldly success, or personal ambition, neglecting the eternal perspective that Scripture calls believers to maintain. It can lead to a life that is unfruitful and disconnected from the purposes of God. The Bible encourages believers to cultivate spiritual vision through prayer, study of the Word, and reliance on the Holy Spirit, ensuring that their lives reflect the eternal values of God's kingdom.<br><br><b>Practical Application:</b><br><br>Believers are encouraged to examine their lives for areas where shortsightedness may have taken root. This involves assessing priorities, values, and daily decisions to ensure they align with God's eternal purposes. Engaging in regular self-reflection, community accountability, and seeking wisdom from mature believers can help guard against the pitfalls of spiritual shortsightedness.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>a.</I>) Not able to see far; nearsighted; myopic. See Myopia.<p>2. (<I>a.</I>) Fig.: Not able to look far into futurity; unable to understand things deep; of limited intellect.<p>3. (<I>a.</I>) Having little regard for the future; heedless.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/3467.htm"><span class="l">3467. muopazo -- to be <b>shortsighted</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to be <b>shortsighted</b>. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: muopazo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (moo-ope-ad'-zo) Short Definition: I blink, see dimly Definition: I am short <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3467.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/whiton/miracles_and_supernatural_religion/vii_synopsis_account_to_be_made.htm"><span class="l">Synopsis. --Account to be Made of the Law of Atrophy through <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> foundry. It is <b>shortsighted</b> not to foresee the inevitable effect on our<br> theological material of the law of atrophy through disuse. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../whiton/miracles and supernatural religion/vii synopsis account to be made.htm</font><p><a href="/library/burgon/inspiration_and_interpretation/sermon_vi_the_doctrine_of.htm"><span class="l">The Doctrine of Arbitrary Scriptural Accommodation Considered.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> our own unsupported opinion, or the self-sufficient exercise of our own supposed<br> discernment;"what with our insolent mistrust; or our <b>shortsighted</b> folly and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../burgon/inspiration and interpretation/sermon vi the doctrine of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tauler/the_inner_way/sermon_xi_on_the_feast.htm"><span class="l">On the Feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and faith. Now, we must show here, how <b>shortsighted</b> and diseased nature<br> is, and how of itself it can do nothing that is good. God <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/tauler/the inner way/sermon xi on the feast.htm</font><p><a href="/library/leupold/exposition_of_genesis_volume_1/chapter_xxvi.htm"><span class="l">Chapter xxvi</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The pronounced parallel between events in Isaac's life and those of Abraham's can<br> only disturb those who are too <b>shortsighted</b> to see that similar characters <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxvi.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_b/traders_for_the_master.htm"><span class="l">Traders for the Master</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of another. A reader who has missed that distinction must be very <b>shortsighted</b>,<br> or sworn to make out a case against the Gospels. I <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/traders for the master.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chadwick/the_gospel_of_st_mark/chapter_10_35-40_mark_10_32-34_see.htm"><span class="l">Mark 10:32-34: See Mark 8:31, P. 219. ]</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And her request has commonly been regarded as the mean and <b>shortsighted</b> intrigue<br> of an ambitious woman, recklessly snatching at an advantage for her family <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 10 35-40 mark 10 32-34 see.htm</font><p><a href="/library/white/the_desire_of_ages/chapter_76_judas.htm"><span class="l">Judas</span></a> <br><b>...</b> They did not see their opportunities, he thought, and take advantage of circumstances.<br> The church would never prosper with such <b>shortsighted</b> men as leaders. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 76 judas.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cyril/select_letters_of_saint_gregory_nazianzen/ep_xxxix_a_recommendation_of.htm"><span class="l">Ep. xxxix. A Recommendation of one Amazonius, Whose Learning was <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> For in a short time he shewed proof of an extensive education, both of the kind<br> which I used once to be very zealous for, when I was <b>shortsighted</b>, and of that <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../select letters of saint gregory nazianzen/ep xxxix a recommendation of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kuyper/the_work_of_the_holy_spirit/xxix_love_in_the_old.htm"><span class="l">Love in the Old Covenant.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> not that is evil.' Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt hate thine enemy';<br> but I say unto you: Love your enemies.' And whatever <b>shortsighted</b> Moses may <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxix love in the old.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cassian/the_works_of_john_cassian_/chapter_xxiv_of_the_fact.htm"><span class="l">Of the Fact that they were Justly Punished, who Sinned Before the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> everything perfect, nor would there have been need for anything to have been added<br> to His original arrangement"as if it were <b>shortsighted</b> and imperfect"if <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xxiv of the fact.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/shortsighted.htm"><span class="l"><b>Shortsighted</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> intellect. 3. (a.) Having little regard for the future; heedless.<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Shortsighted</b> (1 Occurrence). 2 Peter <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shortsighted.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nearsighted.htm"><span class="l">Nearsighted (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Seeing distinctly at short distances only;<br><b>shortsighted</b>. Multi-Version Concordance Nearsighted (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nearsighted.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/short-sighted.htm"><span class="l">Short-sighted (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Short-sighted. <b>Shortsighted</b>, Short-sighted. Shoshanim . Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br> (DBY NAS). <b>Shortsighted</b>, Short-sighted. Shoshanim . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/short-sighted.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shortness.htm"><span class="l">Shortness (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shortness.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/express-doubt-to-God.html">How can we express our doubt to God without offending Him (Malachi 2:17; 3:14-15)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/shortsighted.htm">Shortsighted: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Shortsighted (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_peter/1-9.htm">2 Peter 1:9</a></span><br />For he who lacks these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/shortsighted.htm">Shortsighted</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/short-sighted.htm">Short-sighted (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nearsighted.htm">Nearsighted (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/menahem.htm">Menahem (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/purging.htm">Purging (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shoshanim.htm">Shoshanim (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sighted.htm">Sighted (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shortness.htm">Shortness (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/ahab.htm">Ahab (85 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/former.htm">Former (107 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/s/shortness.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Shortness"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Shortness" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/s/short-sighted.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Short-sighted"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Short-sighted" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>