So, the effect is the same: we hear man's "official truth" of the Bible. For how is one to know who is hearing the true truth?
imho,
Learning to hear God well and accurately is a process.
Watching fruit and fruitfulness is often a key.
Following after peace is a key.
But God seems to insist on as well as enjoy our leaning into Him to hear Him better--and directly.
There is no substitute.
No short cuts.
No one else can do it for you.
There's a ton of practical reasons for that--God insisting on each individual developing an intimate dialogue--beyond Christ dying for it and God delighting in it--more than sufficient reasons, each--
in any era but especially in this one . . . take no thought what to say to officials as it will be given you at the time [by Holy Spirit].
Thankfully, Holy Spirit is well able to make Himself heard even by the stone deaf. But it seems to work a lot better, more gracefully and easier with less stress etc.
when folks have been practicing listening and obeying HOLY SPIRIT DIRECTLY--for decades.