Ezekiel 17:2
Son of man, propound a riddle, and speak an allegory to the house of Israel.
Q: Who has a voice, louder than all sound, and inaudible to us?
A: God.
Q: Who has ears, but does not hear?
A: Us.
Q: Why does God speak in riddles?
A: Because we don’t listen when He speaks plainly.
By Mark Shea
Mark P. Shea is a Catholic author, blogger, and speaker.
