April 25, 2026 | www.gospelofjesuschrist.blog | River Wilde
Through my personal journey of learning the true gospel of Jesus Christ, my understanding has grown so much that things now feel remarkably clear. What I study makes deep sense to me. The gospel feels simple, direct, and unclouded.
Yet there are still many people in my life who remain bound to the deceptions of a church. I find myself thinking about this often: why is it that some people seem to see truth so clearly, while others cannot?
So, I returned to the scriptures, seeking understanding. I wasn’t expecting what I found—such plain and powerful teaching. The message is simple, but profound, and it sheds light on why truth is clear to some, while hidden from others. Here is what I discovered.
God consistently shows that truth is revealed to the humble and teachable, not the proud or self-sufficient. Here are some strong scriptures that speak directly to that:
1. God teaches the humble
“The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.” — Psalm 25:9
Meek here means humble, gentle, willing to be taught.
2. Pride blocks understanding
“God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” — James 4:6
When a person approaches with pride, they can end up pushing back against God’s truth without realizing it. That resistance alone can keep someone from being open to learning. When someone believes they already have everything figured out, it becomes difficult for them to receive anything new.
A prideful heart often doesn’t feel the need to continue seeking truth. And if there’s no desire to seek, there’s no real opportunity to grow in understanding. In that way, pride can stop the process of learning before it even begins.
3. A teachable heart receives knowledge
“A wise man will hear, and will increase learning…” — Proverbs 1:5
A wise person listens—they don’t assume they already know everything. This is easily identifiable in a person. With age sometimes comes the feeling that a person already knows it all. But a wise person understands that this is not so, and actively searches for new learning and truth.
4. Be quick to hear (teachable spirit)
“Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak…” — James 1:19
Truth tends to be received more easily by those who are willing to listen first.
Think about a conversation where you find yourself in disagreement. Do you usually respond right away to defend your viewpoint, or do you take a moment to really hear what the other person is saying?
You may very well be correct—but the real question is whether you paused to listen, or whether you immediately moved into defending your position.
It can be helpful to honestly consider whether you are an active listener. That reflection often reveals something deeper about how open and teachable we are.
5. God reveals truth to the humble, not the “wise” of the world
“Thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.” — Matthew 11:25
Isn’t this scripture revealing? God HIDES truth from the WISE and prudent. Humility opens the door to revelation. Pause here for a moment, because this scripture continues teaching by itself…Read it again. Why would God hide the truth? Let’s go deeper into this scripture.
- “Wise and prudent” → those who believe they already understand, often relying on status, tradition, or intellectual pride
- “Babes” → those who are humble, teachable, open, and willing to receive
God’s truth isn’t hidden behind intelligence—it’s hidden behind pride.
Someone can be highly educated and still miss truth if they’re closed off. And someone simple, even broken or overlooked, can see it clearly if they’re humble and seeking. That’s why Jesus constantly emphasized becoming “as a little child” (meek, trusting, teachable).
Think of it less like God saying, “I don’t want certain people to know,” and more like:
- Truth is visible, but
- Pride, self-reliance, and preconceived beliefs can blind people to it
There’s a strong pattern in the KJV where God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble So the “hiding” isn’t arbitrary—it’s almost a natural result of the heart someone brings. This leads exactly into the next scripture.
6. You must become like a child
“Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 18:3
Is this scripture screaming to your spiritual ears? It is mine! Children are naturally teachable, trusting, and open, and we must become like this…and if we don’t, (here come the big part)… “ye shall not enter the kingdom of heaven.”
Again, this scripture continues to teach us the more when we ponder it, and supports this teaching:
Matthew 7: 21, 23
“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven…”
And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”
Not learning the truth can result in Jesus Christ making this declaration to us.
7. Receive the word with meekness
“Receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.” — James 1:21
You don’t really argue with truth—you either receive it or resist it. Does that resonate with you?
If you find yourself in a debate, it’s worth noticing whether the goal is understanding or just defending a position. When the focus shifts to arguing, learning often stops in that moment.
Recognizing this is powerful. Because if arguing becomes the default way of engaging with others, it can quietly shut the door on deeper insight. True learning usually requires a quieter posture—one that stays open long enough for truth to be heard.
8. The fear of the Lord produces humility and knowledge
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge…” — Proverbs 1:7
—the word “fear” does not mean being scared of God in a panic or terror sense.
In the original Hebrew idea behind it (yirah), it carries a richer meaning:
It is deep reverence, awe, respect, and humility before God—recognizing who He truly is. A reverent, humble attitude toward God is where true learning begins.
9. Those who think they know can become blind
“If any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.” — 1 Corinthians 8:2
Can you see a pattern here with the teachings of Jesus Christ? Pride in knowledge actually limits growth. This one key factor, I feel, is one of the most important aspects that a person can learn first about themselves as it relates to being teachable…Are you prideful?
10. Truth requires willingness to do God’s will
“If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine…” — John 7:17
Understanding comes after a willing, obedient heart—not before. Frequently, doing the will of the Lord takes us out of our comfort zone. It requires leaving tradition, or “the way things have always been.” Sometimes, when people even think about leaving this comfort as a possibility, they shut down the desire to continue learning the truth.
11. Instruction requires humility
“Reprove not a scorner… but rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.” — Proverbs 9:8
What does this mean??? Sometimes scriptures can initially appear to be confusing and require continued study and learning. Let’s break this down a bit.
This verse is basically about how different people respond to correction.
A “scorner” is someone who is proud and dismissive—they don’t want to be corrected and may even mock the truth. So, if you try to correct them, it usually just leads to rejection or conflict.
A “wise man,” on the other hand, is someone who is humble enough to listen. If you point out something wrong to them, even if it stings a little, they’ll respect you for it and grow from it.
So, in simple terms:
Don’t waste time correcting someone who refuses to listen—but if someone is teachable, honest correction will actually strengthen your relationship with them.
A teachable person welcomes correction.
12. God dwells with the humble
“To this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit…” — Isaiah 66:2
God is drawn to a humble, broken, teachable heart. When you put these together, the message is clear:
Truth isn’t just about intelligence—it’s about attitude.
A humble, teachable heart invites God to reveal truth…while pride quietly shuts that door.
In your search for truth, I invite you to consider all of the teaching of Jesus Christ as I have written about today. To me, this has satisfied the question as to why some people can see truth and some others cannot.
Quite honestly many have no desire to even search for the truth, for they think that they already know it. MANY of these people are AWESOME, and religious…yet they do not fully understand the true teaching of Jesus Christ due to deception, as well as not having a desire to even seek the truth.
I invite them to approach God with a humble heart, and let Him lead the way. He wants EVERYONE to KNOW Jesus Christ beyond the deceptions that the adversary has placed between those who know Jesus Christ, and those who just think that they know Him.
I find great comfort in this picture and story behind it:
Matthew 23:37 (KJV)
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!”
Meaning behind it
This is Jesus Christ speaking, and it carries a very deep mix of sorrow, love, and warning.
When He says “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem,” it’s not just about the city—it represents the people of Israel, especially those who repeatedly rejected God’s messengers.
Even Christ Himself felt deep sorrow for the people who rejected His true teachings. And it was HIM, personally that was doing the teachings…the PERFECT teacher, but yet still rejected by the people.
I have felt that sorrowful feeling often, when so many religious people reject the truth of His gospel in my own interactions with others.
God’s Wisdom in Providing One Last Chance to Learn – The “7 Year” Tribulation Period
In studying end-times prophecy as recorded by the prophets in the Bible, I am once again reminded of the love God has for all mankind.
Those who are “in Christ” will be taken from the earth prior to the beginning of the seven-year Tribulation period, in an event known as the Rapture. Those who remain, will face the most severe time this world has ever experienced.
God’s purposes during the Tribulation are twofold: first, to judge evil and bring it to an end on the earth; and second, to offer one final opportunity for people to turn to Christ, believe in Him, and accept His atoning sacrifice through repentance.
This period of great difficulty is also meant to humble mankind through hardship. It serves to break the pride that keeps many from coming to a knowledge of Jesus Christ. This is part of the purpose behind what Scripture describes as God’s “bowls of wrath”—they are judgments designed to bring about repentance and truth.
Yet for those who still refuse to turn to Him, Scripture teaches that they ultimately choose separation from God and face the consequences described as the Lake of Fire.
Who do you belong to: A Church Organization that will be nowhere to be found in heaven, or to Jesus Christ Himself? They are NOT the same thing. They do NOT teach the same gospel of Jesus Christ. You MUST know this to even begin searching for the truth of the gospel. If you think that you already know, there is NOTHING further that I can do to assist you.
There is only one truth, one gospel of Jesus Christ, and one heaven. These realities are not shaped or altered by what any individual chooses to believe. Truth is not flexible—it simply is what it is, regardless of opinion, tradition, or interpretation.
When this life is over, humanity will not be divided into separate groups based on religious labels or denominational identities. Instead, all will stand before the same standard: the gospel of Jesus Christ as revealed in the New Testament. There is one message, one set of divine principles, and one path that will be accounted for.
In that moment, it will not matter what different systems of belief were followed on earth. What will matter is how each person responded to the truth that God has established. The teachings of Christ—His words, His commandments, His grace, and His invitation to come unto Him—will be the measure by which all things are understood.
So why am I right and not your religion? A very simple question to respond to. These are not MY writings; they are the teachings of Jesus Christ and His apostles as written in the New Testament. I am teaching HIS Writings. They are His truth, not mine.
This brings both seriousness and hope. Seriousness, because truth is not something to be redefined by preference. Hope, because the gospel of Christ is consistent, unchanging, and available to all who seek it sincerely.
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