Revelation

I used to think I had a uniquely clear vision of the spiritual truth of things. I was enamored by my cuteness of my ideas. I also regularly judged people for what I considered the gravest of sins. Shallowness.

I have come to realize I was wrong on all counts.

Many people see spiritual truths, and they aren't all smart. In fact, intellect is only a virtue when it is put in service of God's plan. When it is used to fend off the efficacy of a calling, intellect fails in a mighty way.

Also, my ideas, while cute and often entertaining, are often wrong. Just because they are quaint doesn't make them right.

Finally, shallowness is not the gravest of sins. While I'm not sure what is, I'm certain that intellectual elitism is just as bad (probably worse).

It turns out that the truth is not always complex. Sometimes, though the grace of God we come to know. In fact, just like every other function of our minds, bodies, and souls, knowledge only appears to emanate from our works. In reality knowing is a continued revelation from our divine creator.

I don't need to be brilliant to know the truth. Just humble enough to listen.