[Romulus]

So where do you get the authority to interpret scripture? Since scripture warns against private interpretation and all.

[BipolarBob]

So where do you get the authority to interpret scripture?

I use Gods word and the Holy Spirit. I don't have a badge or nothing.

Since scripture warns against private interpretation and all.

Oh no! It ain't a private interpretation. I'm glad to share with family and friends. Read the Good Book. Isaiah 1:18 "Come now, and let us reason together", says the Lord. Isn't that something? God wants us to reason together. That's my kind of God. You want to obey priests and man made traditions but that is your prerogative.

[metmom]

So where do you get the authority to interpret scripture? Since scripture warns against private interpretation and all.

Who is going to interpret to you THEIR interpretation?

If you are incapable of correctly interpreting Scripture for yourself, what makes you qualified to correctly interpret their interpretation?

Don't you then need to have someone interpret their interpretation of Scripture?

And so it goes, turtles all the way down........

[Elsie]

So where do you get the authority to interpret scripture? Since scripture warns against private interpretation and all.

Where does a GROUP of men get...