A Heart That Understands the Bible

The Bible is not merely a historical record, a source of moral instruction, or a book simply to be read. Understanding it is not a matter of how many times one has read it or how much general knowledge one possesses. What truly matters is the attitude of the heart when reading the Bible. Consider water being poured from a large vessel into a small one: the water flows naturally into the smaller vessel because it is positioned lower than the larger one. Similarly, to grasp the spiritual truths of the Bible, one needs a humble heart—one that is open and willing to yield to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. If we approach the Bible with arrogance or a stubborn heart, its true message will not reach us.

The Bible teaches that spiritual truth is granted based on the state of a person’s heart, rather than their worldly status or intellect. The term “little children” signifies complete dependence, humility, and an open attitude..

At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them unto babes. ( Matthew 11:25 UKJV)

But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit (o. pneuma) of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
(1 Corintians 2:14 UKJV)

This means that unless the Holy Spirit shapes our spiritual perception, the deep truths of the Bible remain closed to us. When you approach the Bible with a spirit of accepting its teachings and surrendering yourself to it, you are granted the grace necessary to understand its truth.

But he gives more grace. Wherefore he says, God resists the proud, but gives grace unto the humble.(James 4:6 UKJV)

Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, (Luke 24:45 UKJV)

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:(2 Timothy 3:16 UKJV)

13 For every one that uses milk is unskillful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14 But strong food belongs to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.(Hebrew 5:13-14 UKJV)

It explains that spiritual maturity requires time and is a process of transitioning from the “milk” of basic teachings to the “solid food” of deeper spiritual insight—insight gained through constant practice and discernment.