Jeremiah 3:15 NKJV
And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.
There are different ways God will help us get understanding. One of them is through the ministry gifts. If we are not giving attention to the ministry gifts God has given us, we are slowing down our progress when it comes to understanding. However, notice they are to be shepherds or leaders after God's heart. If someone comes along teaching contrary to God's Word, they are not operating on God's behalf. God is not the author of confusion and will not contradict Himself. Once we find a pastor that teaches according the the Bible and under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, we need to pay attention and learn from him or her. It is one way God intended for us to increase in understanding.