Why should we have a knowledge of God’s Word?

Knowledge of God's Word does not come by chance; but by our choosing to learn. It does not come by accident; but by our acquiring a desire to know and a determination to fill our hearts, mind and lives with His Word. Consider John 8:32, where Jesus said, “And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” In 2 Peter 3:18 we learn that we are to “grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” It takes diligent effort on our part in reading, studying and meditating upon His Word (2 Timothy 2:15). When we come to understand the blessings of knowledge, this will instill in us a greater love for knowledge. Why should we have knowledge of His Word?