What perspective does Chapter 12 offer on individuals who are ignorant of spiritual goals, and what does it value more: faith or knowledge?

According to Chapter 12, people who are ignorant of the supreme spiritual goal are those who "wallow in the desire for wife, son, and wealth." However, the text does not condemn them but rather expresses pity, stating that God "affectionately caresses such ignorant and innocent ones" and a saint might even devote his life to them. This chapter clearly prioritizes faith over intellectualism, concluding that with a saint's guidance, "Firm faith will then manifest; the stiffness of dry knowledge is fruitless." This suggests that pure, unwavering belief is more valuable than rigid, theoretical understanding.