Note and Bibical scripture reference on John 7:16

Jesus did not invent His teaching and it did not come from other men. It came from God the Father who sent Him. See also John12:49;17:8. Since Jesus was honest we should truly believe Him about this and accept His marvelous teaching as the very righteous words of God. Forty times in this Gospel Jesus insisted that He had come into the world from God the Father. Read John 3:16-17;4:35; 5:24,37; 6:39,44,57.

Note and Biblical Scripture Reference on John 7:17

Here Jesus gives a way whereby any person can find out whether He spoke the truth of God. Sincere commitment to do the will of God, our marvelous Creator of heaven and earth, is the only way to obtain true spiritual knowledge. And anyone, anywhere who does so will come to know that Jesus Christ taught the very truth of God. People sometimes express doubts about the possibility of knowing the truth because there are so many different religions, sects, and teachings in the world. But in this verse Jesus Christ gives us an infallible way to find the truth.

“The light of the body is the eye. Therefore if your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light.
Matthew 6:22

But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. Therefore if the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!
Matthew 6:23

Note and Biblical Scripture References on Matthew 6:22-23.

This is absolutely true in both the physical and spiritual realm, but the Lord Jesus is speaking of spiritual matters. The subject is the same as before, treasures. To fix the eye on something is to desire it. Good spiritual eyes see things as they are and desire the glory of God, the things of the kingdom of light, and the eternal rewards He gives to those who serve Him. Bad spiritual eyes do not see things as they really are, and desire the things of the world, the things related to sin, self, and darkness. They see no glory of Jesus Christ and no value in salvation, as seen in 2 Corinthians 4:4.

The direction in which the eyes of our mind and heart look determines whether we will be filled with God’s light or the darkness of sin. There are only two possible kinds of ways that which is set on the things of this world, or that which is set on the things of heaven. Compare 2 Corinthians 4:18 and Hebrews 11:26-27. God will hold us responsible but give us the opportunity to keep our eyes focused on Him at all times

So watch out that the light that is in you is not darkness.
Luke 11:35

Note and Biblical Scripture References on Luke 11:35

Jesus puts responsibility on men where it belongs. Light here stands for truth, for spiritual understanding. God gives light to all, but some men love darkness rather than light, and get distracted (Read John 1:9 ; 3:19-2; 8:12; 12:46 and Compare Romans 1:18-23,25).

So are we really desire to do God’s will no matter what, or where it leads us?

If our answer is “no” we should not be surprised if the truth continues to elude us. If our answer is “yes” we certainly will learn and can be confident that the truth and nothing more then the truth of our Lord Jesus Christ will set us free.

Much LoVe, JoY, Peace and Blessings, through Jesus Christ, our almighty dear caring Lord, Saviour and Redeemer, in who we faithfully abide, trust, believe and abundantly do receive, throughout His marvelous righteous Word and truth fulfilling Holy Spirit ✝️🔥👑🙏🕊️

💫 Emmanuel 💫