We might understand mystery as knowledge that remains beyond our reach—not because it is inherently unknowable, but because it exceeds our capacity to fully comprehend. If God intended for us to grasp any particular truth completely, He would grant us the ability to reason it out. However, there are realities we are aware of but have never personally experienced, and thus we cannot fully grasp them through experience alone. Despite this, we are still free to speak about matters of which we lack direct, personal knowledge. If we were strictly limited to only commenting on what we have personally encountered, life would be a bleak and imprisoning existence, devoid of the richness of shared understanding and reflection. In this way, our capacity to discuss and contemplate truths beyond our immediate experience reflects both the generosity of divine revelation and the gift of human reasoning, allowing us to engage with truths that surpass our direct perception.We are inherently designed with a deep desire to find and grasp what is everlasting and unchanging. In our quest to connect with God, we are driven by the innate urge to truly understand Him. Gaining knowledge about something is far more important and meaningful than simply remaining in ignorance or unfamiliarity. This understanding often unfolds over time; it is not something we can acquire on our own instantly. True knowledge of God can only come through His self-disclosure and revelation—we cannot fully know Him unless He chooses to reveal Himself to us. Without actively seeking to understand and know God, we become restless and unsettled, as if something essential is missing from our lives. It is a mistake to restrict or limit the ways, types, or scope of knowledge about God—especially through rigid rules or legalistic practices—because such limitations reflect a misunderstanding of divine freedom and grace. God's knowledge and ways are vast and unfathomable, and He reveals Himself according to His own divine will, not our imposed boundaries. Recognizing this helps us appreciate that grace and divine revelation are free and beyond human control, encouraging us to seek understanding with humility and openness rather than through restrictive or legalistic measures.
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