What does the Bible say about spiritual understanding?
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The Bible teaches that spiritual understanding is a gift that comes from God, and without it, people cannot discern the truth.
According to 1 Corinthians 2:14, the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him. This illustrates that spiritual understanding is given by God alone. When one's heart is not receptive, the seed of the Word cannot take root. Christ's parable of the sower emphasizes that understanding must be spiritually discerned; without a work of the Holy Spirit, one remains in ignorance despite having intellectual knowledge of God's Word.
Scripture References:
1 Corinthians 2:14, Matthew 13:19, Luke 24:45
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