John 16
12I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
13Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear,
that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
14He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew
it unto you.
15All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew
it unto you.
I picture a complete understanding of God like a mountain we are all approaching from various directions. When we stem onto God's word, we set foot on the mountain, but it is BIG and unfortunately we don't get an instant download all at once! That's why we need a
guide.
If you stray from the path you can get lost, but if you do, many a traveller has called out to the guide and found their way back.
We also need, as fellow travellers to show grace and wisdom to one another. I'm not arguing for liberalism (leaving the mountain and pretending you are still on it) but for compassion and understanding for one another.
Perhaps the fresh steam of 1 Corinthians 13 is one of the most important landmarks to locate on the journey.