Is believing in divine dogmas incompatible with growing in knowledge?

The apostle Paul invites us to grow in both faith and knowledge. Living faith grows alongside knowledge and true knowledge grows alongside faith. Through faith, the believer comprehends divine revelation. The apostle Paul says, “for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ” (Eph. 4:12–13).

Through faith, the true believer attains knowledge of this faith, using his intellectual capabilities, which are sanctified in the Lord. He becomes acquainted with the faith, experiences it, accepts it, grows in it, and comes to know divine truth through his personal practical experiences with the Holy Trinity in the holy Church of God. Therefore, faith does not contradict one’s intellectual capabilities, even in matters whose real nature the mind cannot comprehend. The Holy Spirit who guides the Church illuminates the believer, reminding him of the Lord’s words: “You are the light of the world” (Matt. 5:14). So, we should not marvel at Saint Peter’s saying, [“] But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear” (1 Pet. 3:15). When we come to know the correct dogmas of faith, understand them, and live them in our lives and worship, we close the door on heretics who wish to devour the flock.