Don't presume to get into a Bible quoting contest, please. It's demeaning and silly. Instead, let me quote Led Zepplin: I'm so happy you have a "Stairway to Heaven."
You said — “I always like it when people hear directly from God as to how to instruct OTHER people.”
Well, that’s one nice thing about it — Christians do have God’s direct word on the matter. He’s given it to us, for the encouragement, correction, reproof and instruction of each other. Thank goodness for that...
2 Timothy 3:16-17
16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
He has equipped all of us Christians for that good work that He intends for each one of us.
Regards,
Star Traveler
P.S. — Let me give you an indication of what the (”real”) Christian community (at large) says about God’s word. Take a look at the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. Christians have the utmost confidence in His word...
http://www.bible-researcher.com/chicago1.html
http://www.bible-researcher.com/chicago2.html
http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Chicago_Statement_on_Biblical_Inerrancy
Quoting the Bible is neither demeaning nor silly.
“The wise of heart will receive commands but a
babbling fool will be thron down.” (Proverbs 10:8)