Why is it so hard for some people to believe? (The materially rich, the talented, the busy, the indulgent, the famous, unbelieving ‘good’ people, the

The parable of the Sower Luke 8:11-15
"...This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe the word and be saved. Those on the rock are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away. The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature. But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop."

Intellectual: (the worldly wise)

2 Timothy 3:7
"...always learning but never able to acknowledge the truth."

Proverbs 26:12
"...Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him."

1 Corinthians 3:20
"...The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise are futile."