In Jesus’ metaphor, having bad eyes is equivalent to focusing on that which is sinful and wicked—a self-centred covetousness.1 If this is the focus of a person, then he will keep all wealth for himself and refuse to help others. He will behave in a way that is to his own and to others’ detriment.2 This is the life of a person who has not been changed by God’s revelation.
23 mais si ton œil est en mauvais état, tout ton corps sera dans les ténèbres. Si donc la lumière qui est en toi est ténèbres, combien seront grandes ces ténèbres!