The saying, “ignorance is bliss” has solid justification. For those who know little, there is little to upset them. If you are unaware of your life’s possibilities, you will not feel discouraged when you fall short of them. If you do not know the promises of God, you will not be dissatisfied when you fail to experience them. If you are unaware of the heights people are capable of achieving, you will not struggle being mediocre.
However, wisdom and knowledge change us. They make us aware of what could be. They also enable us to see the harsh truth of our reality. When Jesus wept over the city of Jerusalem, it was because He knew the truth of what its citizens were missing and the reality of the sure judgment that was coming. Those living in ignorance of those facts blithely continued on with their lives, blissfully unaware of their dire circumstances. But Jesus knew.
It can be a burden to have wisdom and knowledge. To whom much has been given, much is expected. Once you know what God intends, it is difficult to be satisfied with anything less. Are you carrying the burden of wisdom? Don’t grow discouraged. The weight of ignorance is ultimately greater still.