Is it permissible to abandon the pursuit of understanding and knowledge of the religion to avoid the sin resulting from knowing the punishment for a sin?

A servant's insistence on ignorance to avoid punishment is a weak argument and a deception from Satan. A Muslim is commanded to seek religious knowledge, without which their religion cannot stand. Ignorance does not excuse a person from falling into sin if they have been negligent in learning their religion. However, for one who has exerted effort in learning, and then falls into a sin out of ignorance of its ruling, forgiveness and excuse are hoped for them.