Hello, @moeknows,
Thank you for your thoughtful and insightful comment.
"Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth."
- 2 Timothy 2:15
Understanding and acting on the scriptures is a life-long discipline and challenge.
"...we sometimes have great difficulty accepting what we know in our heart to be true."
This is why we need to interact with others who also respect the scriptures. We also need to allow the scriptures to change our outlook on life.
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."
- Romans 12:2