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Note: The Sabbath, in a special sense, reminds us that God is the creator of the heavens and the earth (Ex. 20:11). The Sabbath and nature are closely bound. In fact, the Sabbath should be a special day for the contemplation of God through nature.
V - Nature and the Parables
Guarding our Churches
That is why we are also challenged as follows:
"We need to guard continually against those books which contain sophistry in regard to geology and other branches of science. Before the theories of men of science are presented to immature students, they need to be carefully sifted from every trace of infidel suggestions. One tiny seed of infidelity sown by a teacher in the heart of a student may spring up and bring forth a harvest of unbelief. The sophistries regarding God and nature that are flooding the world with skepticism are the inspiration of the fallen foe. Satan is a Bible student. He knows the truths that are essential for salvation, and it is his study to divert minds from these truths. Let our teachers beware lest they echo the falsehoods of the enemy of God and man. {CT 390.1}
W.C. White Comment
"W. C. White: Jesus said at one time, "The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: all therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works." Now the law says that a man shall not practice medicine unless he has a diploma from a college, and unless he has passed the examination of the state board, and has a certificate. The law would not recognize the diplomas of our physicians unless they have studied some things that we do not think are really essential. For instance, in their preparation they have to study a number of things that we think they might get along without, but we can teach them. We do not have to teach these subjects in their way; we can teach them in our way. When it comes to the study of drugs, they (759) teach how to give them. We teach the dangers of using them, and how to get along without them. In some other schools they teach geology on the evolution basis. We can teach geology and show that evolution is false." {LLM 427.3}
E.G. White comment
"1187. God has permitted a flood of light to be poured upon the world in discoveries in science and art; but when professedly scientific men lecture and write upon these subjects from a merely human standpoint, they will assuredly come to wrong conclusions. The greatest minds, if not guided by the word of God in their research, become bewildered in their attempts to investigate the relations of science and revelation. The Creator and his works are beyond their comprehension; and because they cannot explain these by natural laws, Bible history is considered unreliable. Those who doubt the reliability of the records of the Old and New Testaments will be led to go a step farther, and doubt the existence of God; and then, having let go their anchor, they are left to beat about upon the rocks of infidelity. Moses wrote under the guidance of the Spirit of God, and a correct theory of geology will never claim discoveries that cannot be reconciled with his statements. The idea that many stumble over, that God did not create matter when he brought the world into existence, limits the power of the Holy One of Israel." [S. of T., 1884, No. 11. {HL 287.2}]
We must Educate
How do we guard against the teachings of Darwinian evolution? We must occupy ourselves with how to analyze all parameters having to do with this subjects. Our world today is not like it was 100 years ago. The sophistries of evolution can easily destroy all Bible faith in man and woman unless we can answer their questions. If we do not find right answers for them to understand and agree to, they will find them by the enemies of Bible based faith. Today it is not enough to teach our young children about Bible stories only. We ought to teach them about dinosaurs, geology, biology and all these sciences which divert minds from God and foster deep doubts and misapprehensions about what they hear in church. If we do not provide answers, more often then not, there comes a day on which many will not attend church anymore.
Please take a look at our attempts to give some answers to these questions about the origin of life.
Unfortunately SdAs have neglected these studies and we are now closer to being the tail on the subject than the head. Pastors, evangelists find out if we have any trained scientists left in our church which will support Creation in 6 days. If there are some, invite them to preach and teach at your gatherings.
[P.S. If you cannot find anyone and would like some help contact CIAS. While I cannot fund such trips, being on a fixed income, I will be happy to speak on a weekend or so. To contact leave a message in the `guestbook'. Give only your name, place, phone & e-mail. It is private. No one else will see this information. California locations preferred. I will contact you and we can talk about what exact subject you would like help with.]
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