For that reason, he stood more or less alone in the midst of his former religious colleagues, for the majority of the Pharisees didn't understand this new teaching. When we look at these two men in light of what we have just considered, the great difference between them becomes even clearer. One knew everything a person can know, so to speak, but had no idea about the most important thing, namely, his inner condition. Many of us have an answer from the Bible to many questions. But today we live at a time in which people know more than ever before.
Christians today are more informed than ever.
This lack of recognition leads to the very superficial Christian life which prevails in many places today. I had the privilege of growing up in a Christian home where I heard the Word of God right from the start. As soon as I could read, I began to read the Book of books for myself. I sometimes wonder, however, what it must be like to read the Bible in such a way that the Word of God could speak to us as though we were reading it for the first time. Many of us have much Biblical knowledge, but this knowledge can cover up our inner condition so that we erroneously believe we are not in danger.