The foundation of our knowledge of God rests upon knowing what he is like. Without Understanding God's attributes, we have a skewed perception of him--often one cast in our own image. We need more than just a theoretical...The foundation of our knowledge of God rests upon knowing what he is like. Without Understanding God's attributes, we have a skewed perception of him--often one cast in our own image. We need more than just a theoretical knowledge of God in order to worship him as he desires.