Understanding Complexity

Rabbi Winston on the reverse order of Tehillim:

[Changing the] order of Tehillim is something consistent with all of Torah--which also changes the order of parshios. Why? Well, on a pshat level, because, Torah is primarily a book about moral behavior, and historical accuracy will be pushed aside when it suits this higher purpose of Torah.

However, according to the Yalkut, there is another, deeper reason. We have had many discussions before regarding this idea, and I go into a lot more detail about this in "The Big Picture." The Torah is far more than a legal work with a lot of stories; according to the Midrash, Torah is the "blueprint" for creation, and the Midrash is not exaggerating.

In fact, says the Yalkut Shimoni, if the Torah were presented in its true order--and the same is true about Tehillim as well--then one could much more easily figure out Kabbalistic secrets. Kabbalistic creations, which are usually only possible through Kabbalah and by seasoned Kabbalists, would become possible to other, unworthy people as well. The Torah, in its proper order, reveals all of this.