The Bible, Matthew 6:22

Clarity of Vision: Illuminating the Inner Self

Drawing from this idea, the text asserts that a healthy perspective fills the ‘whole body with light.’ In practical terms, our worldview filters experience: a positive, discerning outlook promotes harmony within ourselves. Ancient philosophers, such as Plato in the Allegory of the Cave, also contended that enlightenment—seeing reality clearly—transforms the entirety of one’s existence, not just the intellect. [...]

The Illuminating Power of Perspective and Perception

Building on this, the passage suggests that a ‘good eye’ symbolizes moral clarity and ethical orientation. Just as a lamp dispels shadows, so too does a sound perspective reveal truth and foster virtue. Throughout the Bible, and in ancient wisdom traditions, goodness of vision is synonymous with purity of heart. Proverbs 4:25, for example, urges, 'Let your eyes look directly forward,' reinforcing the importance of an upright inner gaze. [...]