do christians who 'interpret' the bible think they are above god & have the right to judge his words?

Question

pretty convenient

Answer 1

well judging from your question i think you are quite an intelligent and pensive person as well a bit of a cynic
whether or not these assumptions are true is irrelevant because i beleive it and it puts my mind to rest
i think that it is kind of conveinient but not all the time because different people will undoubtedly interpret different things
the way i see it no one even knows if the bible was written on god's behalf and not just the work of some person who wanted people to live according to his principles
i refuse to follow an organized religion because i am incapable of beleiving anything so outlandish as the incredible stuff found in the bible and other religious references

Answer 2

A flaw in your argument in one sentence you use the word "interpret"--to distinguish verbal concepts into another language--Hermeneutics.
In the next sentence you use the word "judge"--error--Hermeneutists do not "Judge. They simply transfer meaning from one language to another. Judgment is in God's hands he has the only right to judge.
You just assumed that's what was going on. Had you studied biblical interpretation you would have known better. Have a great day and may God bless

Answer 3

Is it safe to assume that you have a beef with people telling you that something you're doing goes against what the Bible teaches? Some parts of Scripture might be a little difficult to understand, but then there are things like "Thou shalt do no murder" and "thou shalt not steal" which are kind of hard to misinterpret.

I'm almost willing to bet that I know which passages are causing you the problem, but if I'm right, that's between you and God. However, don't expect Him to change His opinion on certain subjects just because you don't happen to agree with Him. His universe, His rules -- like it or lump it.

Answer 4

I have, never once, though that I was above God. The Bible is meant to be interpreted. You read a passage today and it means something to you. You read the same passage again next month and it means something totally different to you. It is a Living book that relates directly to your heart and it was intended to be just that.

I don't judge the words of God, I listen to them as my heart needs them.

Answer 5

Everybody interprets, that is the nature of communication.
One can interpret in different ways:

**Literal (tending to construe words in the strict sense)
**Allegorical (The representation of abstract ideas or principles by characters, figures, or events in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form)
**Metaphorical (a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.” )
**Simile (a form of expression using `like' or `as', in which one thing is compared to another which it only resembles in one or a small number of ways.”)
etc/etc...

Most parables recorded as once spoken by Jesus employ allegory, metaphor or simile. It is therefore necessary to recognize what form of expression is being used to communicate a concept before one can understand what is said. Most of Gods teachings in scripture are communicated via parables, therefore it is necessary to interpret what is written to understand it properly. God specified how our bodies were to be designed and how our minds were to function. Therefore, he designed us to interpret written text through our mediums of language. If you refuse to interpret parable/metaphor/allegory/simile etc, then you refuse to take interest in the lords teachings, prefering instead to remain ignorant.

All interpretation depends somewhat on the perspective and knowledge of the student doing the interpreting. Therefore one must always seek to learn more in order to interpret better.

Another point to make is: Most modern Biblical scholars hold that the works describing Jesus were initially communicated by oral tradition, and were not committed to writing until several decades after Jesus' crucifixion. Ergo, 'Gods words' in the new testament may have been effected by the chinese wisper affect. This may explain several factual contradictions visible when comparing the 4 main gospels.

Interpreting the scriputures is not people trying to judge God, rather it is about searching for a sharper resolution of Gods message. Nobody can know God's infinate power and knowledge in totality, so therefore factually nobody can judge God. Certainly only a small portion of God's knowledge is contained within the combined scriptures of all the world.

Answer 6

As a true Christian they are above no one Jesus said be humble.And if they really interpret the Bible they would know this.

Answer 7

It may be convenient, but it is also essential: the bible has hundreds of errors, as well as dozens of internal contradictions, so interpretation cannot be avoided.

Answer 8

Individuals can make any passage of the Bilbe and any string of passages say what they want them to say. The Bible needs to be interpreted inthe context of the rest of the bible,the oral teaching (paradosis/traditio) that it came out of and the authoritative Church that has handed both down.

Answer 9

I don't think there is any thing wrong with interpreting the bible but you have to keep in mind that it is your interpretation and not everyone will agree.

Answer 10

I'm sorry not sure what you mean by that question but
I don't think Christians would think they are above God & judge his words