Hiding things from Wise and Learned: Why?

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season:  Fifteenth Week :  Wednesday*

*Gospel : Mt 11:25-27*

*First Reading : Ex 3:1-6, 9-12*

*Responsorial Psalm: Ps 103:1b-2, 3-4, 6-7*

*Hiding things from Wise and Learned: Why?*

*1) God Resists the Proud but Gives Grace to the Humble*

“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” (James 4:6, also Proverbs 3:34)

The *“wise and learned”* in this context often symbolize those who are self-reliant, intellectually proud, or spiritually arrogant. 

These individuals may be blinded by their own knowledge or status, unable to see their need for God. 

In contrast, "little children" represent humility, openness, and dependence—qualities that God honors.

God's truth is not grasped merely through intellectual effort but is received through humility and faith. 

When people trust in their own wisdom, they often become closed to the deeper, transformative truths of the kingdom.

*2) Revelation Is a Gift, Not an Achievement*

No one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.” (Matthew 11:27)

This passage teaches that spiritual understanding is not the result of human discovery but of divine revelation. 

God chooses to reveal Himself to those with a receptive heart, not necessarily to those with high intelligence or theological training.

Biblical truth requires more than intellectual ability—it demands a posture of receptivity and relational openness to God. 

Spiritual insight is not earned; it is given.

*3) Parables and the Concealment of Truth*

“Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.” (Matthew 13:13)

Jesus often spoke in parables, which served both to reveal and to conceal. 

Those with spiritual hunger would seek the meaning; others would remain indifferent. 

This dynamic echoes the idea that spiritual truth is hidden from those whose hearts are hard.

God allows those who do not want the truth to remain in darkness. 

But to those who seek, He promises understanding 

*4) The Wisdom of God vs. the Wisdom of the World*

Paul draws a stark contrast between human wisdom and divine wisdom. 

The gospel appears irrational to worldly thinkers because it overturns expectations—victory through a crucified Messiah, power through weakness, life through death.

God’s ways often confound worldly categories. 

True wisdom is found in knowing Christ and embracing the cross, which requires humility, not intellectual sophistication.

*5) Spiritual Truth Requires Spiritual Eyes*

Spiritual realities are spiritually discerned. Without the Holy Spirit’s illumination, even the most learned person cannot understand God's truth.

Human brilliance is not enough; what is needed is regeneration and spiritual awakening. 

This levels the playing field—anyone, regardless of education or status, can come to know God.

*6) Final Thought*

God "hiding things" from the wise and learned is not about punishing intelligence but about confronting pride and underscoring that access to divine truth depends on humility, not intellect. 

The kingdom of God is upside-down: it belongs to the meek, the childlike, the poor in spirit.

This is both a warning and an invitation—a warning to not trust in our own understanding, and an invitation to come to God with a heart ready to receive.

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*