The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring for ever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold;sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb. (Psalm 19: 7-10)

Making the simple wise is a blessing of God. As helpful might be to make the wise simple.

A publisher has commissioned me to write a book. The publisher wants the book written so that an eighth grader or ninth grader can read it. My first draft is closer to what a high school senior should be able to read.

A software program determines the level of language by average number of words in a sentence and the average number of syllables in a word. The fewer the better. Better is simpler.

In his critique of the Pharisees and Scribes Jesus focuses on their tendency to overcomplicate. They became an impediment to faith by developing elaborate rules that distracted from the fundamental simplicity of God's intent.

Jesus taught, " 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the greatest commandment. And a second is like it, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets." Matthew 22: 37-40)