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.
"No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light." [2 Corinthians 11:14]
Watch out for feel-good self-delusions.