> Is it really as simple as some say, or does it take a lot of learning

It wasn't simple at all for me. It took years of living in a world where nice guys finish last and suffering the consequences of being honest (i.e. lost jobs, no relationships, loser city). As I got older I realized the Holy Spirit speaks to me through my heart (my conscience) and helps me to discern truth. Status, wealth, success no longer mean anything to me, only the truth.

Having said that, it didn't have to be so difficult....it was just my pride "to make it in this world" that got in the way. It takes longer for some to accept their plight with a humble heart and to be thankful for what God provides and what Jesus did for us.

It doesn't take any learning once you understand that all truth is discerned through the heart.