“But people who aren't spiritual can't receive these truths from God's Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them and they can't understand it, for only those who are spiritual can understand what the Spirit means.” (1 Corinthians 2:14 NLT)
Not everyone has the capacity for spiritual understanding. Worldly wisdom is like a general education class offered to all undergraduates; it’s not difficult to comprehend. Spiritual wisdom, on the other hand, is like a higher level class that requires some prerequisite knowledge and experience. To those who don’t have a firm grasp on faith, every lesson will sound confusing. The mystery of God is available to everyone, but not easily accessible by human means.
“The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:10 BSB)
Like a bird that dives into the water to catch a fish, the Spirit dives deep into the soul. He uncovers the truth that is already embedded in the recesses of our minds and brings it to the surface. That is why truth resonates at a soul level; our spirit recognizes it instinctively. The mystery of God, even though intangible, invisible, and immeasurable, is thus revealed to us by the Holy Spirit.
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