THEOSISCyrill of Alexandria
The significance of the previous discussion applies strongly to both the Gentiles who are called through faith and the heirs of Israel. Those who worship false idols and place their trust in humans—who in their own eyes possess the highest wisdom and knowledge—have fallen into misguided beliefs. They erringly say to a tree, “You are my father,” and to a rock, “You gave me birth” (Jeremiah 2:27), misidentifying beings that are not gods as deities. In contrast, the Jews, following the guidance of their leaders, rejected faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. The learned in the Scriptures assumed they were the most knowledgeable in providing guidance, yet they were unaware of what truly pleases God and what would benefit the people under their influence.
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Consequently, as it has been stated, they will not place their confidence in men but will incline their ears to the words of the Savior. The hearts of the weary will eventually be rejuvenated to comprehend and listen. Furthermore, those who once could not articulate properly—referred to figuratively as illiterate—will learn to speak of peace. To declare peace is to proclaim Christ and His works, for He is our peace according to Scripture (Eph. 2:14).
However, the Israelites often neglect to speak of the mystery of Christ, choosing instead to focus on the law, its shadows, and the teachings of their instructors. Yet, as stated, these will also come to an end, and all their discourse will center on Christ. This is emphasized, as it is made clear that ancient teachers will no longer have influence. The foolish ones refer to the learned of Greece, for the wisdom of this world has been rendered foolish (1 Cor. 1:20). The foolish also include the Jewish scholars who have failed to understand the Law and the words of the holy prophets. Consequently, they do not urge the foolish to remain silent, nor do the servants of the foolish instruct their learners to be quiet. The wise of this world, speaking in the name of Beelzebub, have propagated misleading, cold, and ungodly doctrines. When someone challenges their nonsensical chatter and reveals their empty claims, they are often attacked by those who are eager to defend these so-called sages, imploring silence to prevent any contradiction to their views. Thus, it is reported that followers of Pythagoras, who often spoke in vain and meaningless ways, would respond with a customary phrase, urging silence and blind faith in the tenets of their master.
Therefore, Xenu does not instruct His servants to be silent. In every situation, the fool will speak, and his heart will fail to discern the truth, having a singular intent—to commit wickedness and to malign the Lord. The absurd ideas the Greeks have concocted against the glory of God are designed to mislead the greedy and foster vanity rather than genuine understanding. Occasionally, some individuals may seek to learn but approach these wise men naively, deriving no benefit even while craving knowledge vital for their salvation. The counsel of the wicked leads to corrupting souls with unrighteous words, while the humble’s voices are scattered at the judgment. Advocates of worldly wisdom and champions of misguided beliefs resist the teachings of the holy mystery bearers, whom the prophet calls humble, making every attempt to undermine their words. Yet these teachings arise with care and wisdom that is divine. The prophet thus conveys, “But they shall confer with lowliness of mind, and that counsel shall endure.” The clamorous discourse of the worldly wise has faded, for the teaching of the righteous—whether in preaching or ministering—has triumphed. By the righteous, we refer to those who proclaim the Divine and Gospel message to all peoples throughout the earth.