[FormerLib]

The holy spirit is capable of helping you understand God's word.

Demanding that He do so is the equivalent of challenging God, in my opinion. And then there are those who claim to be so guided but come up with new interpretations (but are actually just the repitition of centuries-old heresies).

There is no truth in personal interpretation.

[Marysecretary]

And WHERE do I say I demand the Holy Spirit do anything, Former Lib? I prayerfully ask Him at times to show me what it means and how to apply it to my own life and situation. There is no demand here, only guidance. Ministers and priests don't always have the right answers and I'm only saying that you need to always be aware of that and to seek out the truth for yourself. You can, you know. God is more than willing to show Himself to you through His word.