How does one tell? Experience, common sense, a mind that first asks about possible alternatives setting aside the impulse to find fault and criticize immediately. Giving benefit of doubt when possible.
I will try to do the above more also.
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You really need to stop searching for “alternatives” to the plain truth of the scriptures.
The scriptures are all Yehova gave us.
They are plain and clear, and need only to be read, not “interpreted.”
There is no man on Earth qualified to “interpret” scripture.
Yehova’s called servants do not interpret anything; they dig for and present physical evidence that supports the scriptures.
They are led to that evidence by the Holy Spirit.
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