"The priests did not say, 'Where is the LORD?' And those who handle the law did not know Me; the rulers also transgressed against Me; the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after things that do not profit." (Jer. 2:8)

English Bible translator William Tyndale (1492?-1536) reportedly told a Catholic clergyman of his translating goal: "If God spare my life, ere many years pass, I will cause that a boy that driveth a plough shall know more of the Scriptures than thou dost."

Evil men will try to keep the Word of God from the people because the Word exposes their evil doctrines and deeds. Jesus said, "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits." (Matt. 7:15-16)