We cannot all see alike?

“We cannot all see alike,” are the words with which very many people invariably excuse themselves from accepting some truth that is presented to them from the Word of God. 

They seem to think that if two persons should see exactly alike that would mean the utter destruction of the individuality of one of them. It is supposed that on account of our different temperament and training all things must of necessity appear differently to each person.

IF THIS were true, 

Q: what would it indicate? 

---Take for example, a light at a distance from a group of people. 

One says it is a white light, another calls it red, a third stoutly affirms

that it is green, while a fourth declares that it is blue. 

Now it is certain that one light cannot be four different colors at the same time; it seems evident, too, that these four people cannot see alike; and therefore it is very plain that at least three of them have defective eye-sight. 

The fact that they cannot all see alike is not something to be proud of, but the contrary. If they all had good, true eyes, the light would present the same appearance to each of them.

2 Peter 1:19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy, whereunto you do well that you take heed, as unto a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts. 

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. 

This word is unchangeable;

 the light is always the same; 

it never flickers 

nor burns dim. 

If it has a different appearance to different people, we may be sure that it is because they have poor eyes, and that they need the services of a physician. 

So the Lord says to all such blind and partially blind people: Revelation 3:18 I counsel you to...anoint your eyes with eyesalve, that you may see." 

E.J. Waggoner