Jesus knows the way. How foolish we would be not to refer to the manual of life when problems arise, things need fixing, and decisions need to be made. The manual, the Word of God, was written and published by the Manufacturer of life Himself. God's law is absolute. His way is sure.
Humanity accepts that fact in almost every phase of life.
The importance of obedience to the way is recognized in the fields of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and even music. We do not thwart the law of gravity and then rationalize our disobedience. That's just the way it is. We recognize and accept the reality of it. In my limited knowledge as a small child, it seemed the best way down from a second floor apartment would be to jump out the window.