Jesus warns against being like the scribes who “take away the key of knowledge,” neither entering into God’s life themselves nor allowing others to do so. We may know Scripture, theology, and Church teaching well, yet remain strangers to the God we study.

True understanding of God’s law comes not from intellect but from contemplation: sitting before the Lord, allowing His mercy and love to pierce our hearts. It is in this personal encounter that the “key of knowledge” truly unlocks the door to His Kingdom.

Let us not be content with knowing about Jesus. Let us enter into Life, so that through us, others too may find their way to Him.

Reflection Question: How am I encountering God in my daily life so that I truly know Him, and not just know about Him?