At least for me, knowledge gained by experience is more impactful and has longer term benefits than knowledge learned simply by reading or hearing. Both aspects of knowledge are important, but when I learn through experience I retain the knowledge longer and use this knowledge more in my life.
II Peter 1:2-3 says, “May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence.” The purpose of life is to know God. It is through the knowledge of God that we are granted grace and peace, as well as all things that we need for life and living in a godly way. We gain this knowledge through the teaching of His Word and by learning through faith lessons each day. God is constantly teaching us how to live righteously and well through His Word and by our experiences with Him each day as we learn to walk faithfully with Him moment by moment.
Reluctant Retiree 