THE THIEF COMES TO STEAL, KILL & DESTROY (PART VII)
“And the Blind Man Stood His Ground” By Akin Ojumu Self-preservation, often referred to as the survival instinct, is the inherent tendency of living organisms to take actions that enhance their chances of survival while minimizing potential harm. This instinct manifests in various ways, such as seeking food to satisfy hunger, escaping from dangers, or avoiding threats. The survival instinct is foundational to many behavioral traits observed across species, including humans, where it historically influenced responses to hazards through mechanisms like the fight-or-flight reaction (Source: EBSCO). Driven by the instinct to survive, we read in John 9:22 that the parents of the blind man who was made to see for the first time in his lifetime chose to play it safe. Fearful of the possibility of getting expelled from the synagogue if they confessed Jesus as the Christ, the poor parents did what any of us would do, they opted for self-preservation. They would not acknowledge the Lord Jesus as...