What is in a Look?

Eyes are considered the window to the world. It helps us to observe, learn, focus, and see the world. However, the eyes could also lead to sin.

Worldliness Lust/Desire of eyes, flesh (body), and pride of life are described as principles of worldliness by John. (I John 2:16) What we look for is important. Why or with what intention we look is evaluated and judged by God. A man looking at a woman with evil intentions and fantasies will be judged as an adulterer. (Matthew 5:28)

Casual look It is not possible to close our eyes and walk in a busy mall. Something or the other could catch the attention of the eyes. It could be a modern gadget, an expensive dress, a boy/girl, food, perfumes…etc. This is unavoidable and unintentional.

Yearning look The second look could be a yearning or covetous look. The mind starts thinking, as well as the eyes focus on that object. It could happen several times. This is sinking into miry clay.

Possessive look The possessive look is not an innocent look, but there is a wicked intention behind that. The person thinks that s/he should be glad to have possession of that object. There is a secret joy, in the very thought of possessing that object.

Envious look When the object is beyond reach or not possible to possess or unaffordable, the person is gripped with envy.

Haughty look In Proverbs, a warning is given against haughty looks and proud hearts. (Proverbs 21:4) Haughty look springs out of Pride of life, entitlement mentality.

Lofty look A person with a superiority complex and a low view of others has this kind of look. They will be brought low. (Isaiah 2:11)

Demeaning look Instead of treating others with dignity and honor, people are looked down on because they are poor, sick, uneducated, or belong to a lower caste.

Expose and Express Eyes could expose us to temptations and sin. It can also express the sinfulness of the heart.

Eyes Covenant Job made a covenant with his eyes, so that he may not sin. (Job 31:1)