if thine eye offend thee...
Acrylic on canvas
Mat 18:9 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee..
Mat 6:23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!
The all seeing eye – symbol of a sinister elite running the world and keeping the population in blind ignorance, turning humanity into cattle, convincing man he is the son of beasts. If you do not believe their is a sinister force overseeing this earth, with politicians and presidents as mere frontmen and pawns in their game, then it is time to open your eyes, time to look beyond what they taught you in school and away from what your righteous leaders and mass media are feeding us.
The all seeing eye is a powerful symbol of a global elite, handed down from ancient Egypt, a nation that was an abomination in the eyes of the lord, his cry to the faithful is ‘come out of Egypt’ yet as can be seen on the dollar bill and on countless apparent Christian relics and in media propaganda, the world is under the spell of Babylon and egypt.
The eye on the top of the pyramid is a great blasphemy, as Satan can only mimic the creator, so does this sign mimic God, proclaiming itself the all knowing, the all seeing, the light, and so on, it takes Christ’s place as the capstone.
The problem for believers in a conspiracy who are atheists, and there are many, is that the highest force they will ever know is a human elite, a power they know deep down will never be removed by any amount of people power or public exposure.
But believers in God know that no matter the power of a secret world order, there is a force incomprehensibly higher than them. The farthest boundaries of our knowledge and advancement are but nought to him, we can look in telescopes to the ends of the galaxies ,but to him we and all knowledge are perhaps tiny elements packed like sardines in a tin. And one day the higher being will reach down and pull back the lid of that tin. And when that sky rolls away from overhead we will be exposed to something unimaginable, something that no painter, no psychedelic drug, or Hollywood director can dare to imagine.
And for the believers in Christ, there is the certainty that he is coming back to take his rightful place, no eye on a pyramid will prevent this. A glorious and terrifying future lies ahead for this earth, and there is only one who can save you, and that is Christ.
Jhn 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
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StacyLee
Wow I love your description and the way you’ve portrayed these verses in your art… incredible!!! So creative—very impressive and very well done!
Matthew Scotland replied
thanks stacey i felt rather impassioned whilst working on this, thanks again
udonchow
Very impressive,Matthew!! How you transferred those verses and personal convictions onto the painting is awesome,love the colours used here,they bring out the energy and intensity! :D
Matthew Scotland replied
cheers udonchow, i enjoyed doing this and have been getting right into my latest paintings , as can probably be seen by the ridiculously long description l that rolled out beside it : )
udonchow
The descriptions are not ridiculously long, they are important Matthew :D
Tahnja
You are truly brilliant my dear, dear friend. A man who sees clearly what is hidden and considered ridiculous to so many and yet, is sadly the truth. I too am well aware of the forces against us but having said that I would like to leave you with a glimmer of hope.
There is a Priest who travels the world and speaks of these matters. His life has been threatened so many times but he forges on. One of his tales is one that gave me a wonderful reminder of the great love of our Lord. This Priest was once threatened by one of the top Masons. After being challenged many times by this Mason and hearing the Priest introduce him to the great love and mercy of our Saviour he was converted! I was so touched by that. The former Mason now follows the Priest all over the world and I’m sure adds that little extra in complete reality of what is really going on in the world. Though the Priest must constantly watch the former Mason because every time the Priest’s life is threatened he gets very upset and protective LOL! Good for him! lol.
The Priest said something that I’ve never forgotten in reminder of conversion. He said “remember, we are all sinners but even souls who seem lost can still have a chance to be saved in Jesus”. Well he sure proved that. Peace my dear brother
Matthew Scotland replied
thankyou so much for posting this T, what a wonderful story, it is a superb reminder that none are beyond his grace and that his door is open to us all. there are other such lights who have come out of the highest echelons of the system and now preach the truth without fear and are surely protected. thanks again, peace and love to you
Alleycatsgarden
Hoooraaah – congratulations
Matthew Scotland replied
cheers alley, and thanks so much for the feature, your end-times group is the one that caught my eye on the bubble and made me want to post my work, i hope it keeps going from strength to strength and putting out the message in all its wonderful diversities
Dustin Andres
Brilliant!
Matthew Scotland replied
cheers dustin
Robert O'Neill
Great work, Mattew. Imaginate interpretation of Jesus’ words. Religion in general and the Bible in particular have been a great source for artists over the years—good to see you working in that tradition.
I am actually trained in Theology, Matthew, so I like very much what you have done here.
Well done
Matthew Scotland
hey thanks a lot Rob, theology sounds like a fascinating course to have done, you must have learned some interesting stuff, that book is such an inspiration, thanks for appreciating the scriptural slants that get me creating
RMonroe
This is brilliant….Love this:)
Matthew Scotland replied
thankyou much robin, i am honoured : )
valzart
Oh wow !!..... isn’t it wonderful having our gift to portray His word ;} Val hugzz
Matthew Scotland replied
thanks val, yes it is, an infinite source of inspiration is his word, imagery pouring like a spring of living waters
JohnThunderbird
lol bring it on
NuckleHeadSteph
powerful! I love it!
Matthew Scotland replied
thankyou so much nucklehead – cool name
Wedge
Amazing painting! How long did it take you to paint that intricate cityscape?
Matthew Scotland replied
thanks wedge, well between you and i it was quite a chance method that is less complicated than seems, i started with a grid on the ground and i filled each square with bright colours, then i changed my mind and started slapping vertical lines on it for a city effect, and the coloured grid came through the gaps, oh the serendipitous joy of expermentation- now tell no-one of this trade secret of ‘simple complexity’ ©, or i shall have to kill you : )
Shanina Conway
Powerful image and words Matthew, I’m enjoying viewing your portfolio of fascinating work;)
imod247
A lot of people whom have been touched by the third eye in there work will love all your compositions EXCELLENT WORKS!!
Matthew Scotland replied
thanks john for your insight, much appreciated
triforce
Love the image!
Let’s imagine this wonderful painted percept is literal ; ) Mankind’s earthly symbol has been removed…….the withdrawl of America’s monetry value, the authority of Rome, the clandestine nature of the Masonic god and all the mysterious of old. Oh and how could we forget our children? Staring blankly with no pyramidical Nickelodeon to behold!
Mankind would be barren with no earthly value to mould. Our clothed muffled existence would strip us inward; realised by the one true power ripping asunder the terrestrial illusion a thousand fold. The lies and deceit of our fraudulent masters weeping, melting with their precious blood stained illuminated gold.
Great picture – love how the symbol is transparent from the citadel below , whereas above its true form / nature are unveiled by the approaching hand of God.
Matthew Scotland replied
whoa triforce, what can i say to that stunning commentry, but hear hear brother
Gunes Yılmaz
great work
Matthew Scotland replied
thankyou kindly Gunesyilmaz
midnightdreamer
This is so symbolic on so many levels, I love it, you are a master with a brush!
Peace Always,
Leah
Matthew Scotland replied
this master with a brush does soak up your kind comments with glee
Marie Sharp
Magnificent!!
Matthew Scotland replied
thankyou marie
Sarai
This is what touches me about your art…I would have never associated that scripture with the eye of the pyramid, only the eye of the person. This is truly the eye that will be removed and plucked away. But, woe unto the souls that are plucked up with it…
No words can explain how I am feeling at this moment, Matty….(sob….)
Sarai
Matthew Scotland replied
Thankyou so much, and woe unto those souls indeed indeed, very well put – i do love to hear the scriptures interpreted in different ways, within reason of course, not the cultic twistings of the truth but rather the timeless words of the lord that ring true down the ages
Sarai
Me too…that is the way He has taught me…I can memorize, but the Lord revealed to me that the Apostles didn’t have (ex) John 3:16 to refer too..they put it there to BE referred too…He has allowed me to endure my hardships so that I could apply His Word. Now, they are in my heart, a part of my flesh and consumed by my soul, guided by my spirit through His. That should be complicated, but, to one who knows Him in the spirit, they know what I am saying. He lives in me, and I live in Him.
I would surely love to meet you one day, (on this side of Heaven), Matty, my new friend. You are such a kindred spirit…
Love ya,
Sarai
Matthew Scotland replied
thankyou so much Sarah, that would be fine meeting of the kindered indeed, we shall see what unfolds, perhaps we shall be herded together with those that refuse the mark , or meet in the air with the Lord
love Matt or Matty rather
Sarai
Grand possibility, dear Matty.
Gotta go. Time to get my son from work.
sarai
DonDavisUK
Stunning graphical image. With a clear view of the rulling powers of the age in opposition to God’s Kingdom Rule. Thy Kingdom come on earth as it is in Heaven. Amen.
Matthew Scotland replied
thankyou so much Don, such inspiring scripture to go with this, yes they are in such opposition, leading the masses away from the light
Marleia Main
What a powerful message and Image. Your description is brilliant Matthew!
Matthew Scotland replied
cheers Marlea, i am pleased the description goes down well
BLYTHART
You have a wonderful gift for portraying Biblical truths in your work.
Matthew Scotland replied
thanks so much Blyth i appreciate that, it is my chief source of written inspiration, and exciting to think that the deepest searching will only scratch the surface of the depths it holds for us in this world.
Sebastiaan Koenen
Great symbolism and representation of biblical visions. Your text reminds me of a story I was told recently by some die-hard christian and a few others who asked my opinion about it. He was convinced a great part of earths population will soon be ‘taken away’ like your ‘higher being will reach down and pull back the lid of that tin’. Personally I think that this kind of apocalyptic interpretations of the bible might be seen in the line of wishful thinking, certainly when fear and chaos have been triggered by social, political or economical developments. The more people talk about a certain interpretation, the greater the chance could be it will become true.
Then again, I’m mentally driven (or imprisoned) by a spiritual and scientific way of thinking and can only guess..
Matthew Scotland replied
Hi Seb, i think its hard to escape an apocalyptic finale to this world when going by the biblical account, and seems to support too the snatching away of those worthy to avoid the coming catastrophe – although the verses i have used for this picture are of not entirely apocalyptic but used for illustration, other scriptures are quite explicit about future tribulations – i know what you mean also about the way people thinking affecting the outcome, such power there is in the will of man, its an amazing thing. the hour of his coming will remain unknown, but as a believer in Christ and his words i believe it will happen
Marie Sharp
skieslimit
I love your work and understand very well about the Powers that be in this world. It is so hard to try to tell people about all of this…they typically think you are the crazy one, i am sure you know that feeling too! I found out when I got sick from being poisoned from my mercury fillings. God led me right into all the truth and I am so proud to know about all of it and to know that Jesus will be back to fix all this mess. Excellent work and wonderful messege!!!