The Blind Guide
Tuesday, February 17, 2026Key Verse
“Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch” (Matthew 15:14).
Text — Matthew 15:9-14
Message
According to Thomas Hardy, “There is a condition worse than blindness, and that is, seeing something that isn’t there.” Sadly, the Pharisees in our text saw the commandments and traditions of men worth teaching as doctrines over and above the commandments of God. They had no truth in them and were blind to the life-changing word of truth. We have so many modern Pharisees who through their craftiness have led many youths astray from the true gospel of Christ.
No leader can lead, or go farther than he has been led. Knowledge is the offspring of sight, feeling and hearing. A leader who lacks sight, hearing and feeling will lack in knowledge and will drown his followers in the sea of ignorance. Youths are enjoined to be careful about who they follow and listen to concerning the things of God. Are you following a false teacher? By their fruits you will know them. The combination of genuine salvation from sin and regular Bible study brings divine sight and equips a youth to be a leader after God’s heart.
Quote
Knowledge is the offspring of sight
Challenge
Aspire to live and lead like Christ, the Master.
Prayer for today
Open my eyes Lord, to know blinders and avoid them.