Is faith a reliable way to know truth?
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In 1 Peter 5:6-11, we are told:
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
God warns us we are going to suffer in this lifetime.
He tells us to throw all our anxieties to Him because He cares for us (vs 7).
He tells us that during our times of distress, He works within us to perfect us, to establish us, to strengthen us, to settle us (vs 10).
Even while your friend was suffering through her cancer and through her treatment, God was working within her to help her.
It is so interesting how He works from the inside out. He changes us little by little and He is working within us to conform us to the image of His Son. This is a lifelong endeavor and sometimes we resist and fight Him when He works to remove something from us that we do not want to let go of. And sometimes He allows us to hold onto it until we finally let go. And when we finally let go, we realize what a burden it was to hold on to it. We are lighter and more free.
Very interesting how God works!
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
God warns us we are going to suffer in this lifetime.
He tells us to throw all our anxieties to Him because He cares for us (vs 7).
He tells us that during our times of distress, He works within us to perfect us, to establish us, to strengthen us, to settle us (vs 10).
Even while your friend was suffering through her cancer and through her treatment, God was working within her to help her.
It is so interesting how He works from the inside out. He changes us little by little and He is working within us to conform us to the image of His Son. This is a lifelong endeavor and sometimes we resist and fight Him when He works to remove something from us that we do not want to let go of. And sometimes He allows us to hold onto it until we finally let go. And when we finally let go, we realize what a burden it was to hold on to it. We are lighter and more free.
Very interesting how God works!
I think that is because theists sometimes claim that altruism could not possibly be the result of evolution. In reaction, atheists show that it can, because it is actually beneficial for survival.
Competition occurs when there is conflict over scarce resources. Is that wrong? I think it depends. Fighting wars over oil is wrong in my opinion, while stealing some bread when you are starving is not wrong.
Competition occurs when there is conflict over scarce resources. Is that wrong? I think it depends. Fighting wars over oil is wrong in my opinion, while stealing some bread when you are starving is not wrong.
if humans are not morally responsible for their actions, then saying something is wrong is really saying one has a feeling about something.
but let's go with that.
When two organisms are competing, whether it's two lions fighting for control of the pride or two humans fighting for control of oil, the organism with the superior genes, more survivable, is more likely to win.
I think that's how natural selection works, and how species evolve.
but let's go with that.
When two organisms are competing, whether it's two lions fighting for control of the pride or two humans fighting for control of oil, the organism with the superior genes, more survivable, is more likely to win.
I think that's how natural selection works, and how species evolve.
How can they? What answer can they give to this verse:
Hebrews 11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
The things we see with our eyes were not made of those things we see with our eyes. And the most advanced technology science can come up with will never contradict this truth. Every time science uncovers another "layer" in creation, they discover the magnificent and multi-faceted wisdom of God in that which He has created.
Then we have this truth:
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
First, a person must believe that God is;
Then, that person must diligently seek Him.
When a person flat-out denies God is, that person is not going to diligently seek. To diligently seek is not just a glance here and there. It is a diligent effort to find.
Quote by Robert Jastrow: "For the scientist who has lived by his faith in the power of reason, the story ends like a bad dream. He has scaled the mountain of ignorance; he is about to conquer the highest peak; as he pulls himself over the final rock, he is greeted by a band of theologians who have been sitting there for centuries."
Jeremiah 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
Hebrews 11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
The things we see with our eyes were not made of those things we see with our eyes. And the most advanced technology science can come up with will never contradict this truth. Every time science uncovers another "layer" in creation, they discover the magnificent and multi-faceted wisdom of God in that which He has created.
Then we have this truth:
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
First, a person must believe that God is;
Then, that person must diligently seek Him.
When a person flat-out denies God is, that person is not going to diligently seek. To diligently seek is not just a glance here and there. It is a diligent effort to find.
Quote by Robert Jastrow: "For the scientist who has lived by his faith in the power of reason, the story ends like a bad dream. He has scaled the mountain of ignorance; he is about to conquer the highest peak; as he pulls himself over the final rock, he is greeted by a band of theologians who have been sitting there for centuries."
Jeremiah 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
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