Several cliches originated from the Bible and became watered down due to overuse...for instance, "the eyes are the window to the soul," a variation of Christ's words: "The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness" (Matthew 6:22-23).
The eyes truly do reveal a person's essence. The "elites" who sold their souls for money and power have lifeless eyes that are quite disturbing to look at. Dr. Charlton describes them as "snake eyes."
Discerning people's qualities by their facial features is a lost art in postmodern society. Yet one can see just by looking at these people that they are spiritually corrupt. The evil thoughts and deeds they've committed throughout their lives are apparent in their expressions, just like the healthiness of one's diet is revealed by outward appearance. Perhaps that's why villains were traditionally portrayed as ugly - a physical manifestation of their character.
However, not all demon possessed people have dead, soulless eyes. There is also a false light that is just as unnerving, usually found in younger sellouts - musicians, yoga gurus, and the like. They look flashy in order to attract people, but the source of their charm is demonic. The Bible describes the demon Leviathan as a majestic creature: "His sneezings flash forth light, and his eyes are like the eyelids of dawn" (Job 41:18).
Satan's minions may disguise themselves as angels of light, but there is still something off about them.
In contrast, the eyes of people infilled with the Holy Spirit don't have that dead look or an unnerving, otherworldly glow. They are full of life without being dramatic or exaggerated. They have a simple, wholesome goodness about them.
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