This is the way God does it.

He hides the truth from those who think themselves so wise and clever.

He reveals the truth to the childlike.

from the Gospel According to Saint Luke 10:21

"We can forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the truth." Plato

The truth about the flaws in our own character seems to be the truth we fear most to embrace. Yet, it's that very truth that will free us and allow us to become the person we want to be.