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Sociology taught in many (perhaps most) of the colleges today
destroys faith in Jehovah God. It does so by substituting an
impersonal concept of God — product of “social development”
and wholly foreign to the divine Creator of the Bible. This
alone is saddening, but even more so is the fact that many
former believers accept this subtle change without even
realizing their plight.
With
organic evolution widely accepted, and taught by many as though
it were a proven fact rather than a theory, shot through with
many unproven parts; the sociologist presents man as emerging
from brute animal existence. He begins to reason about the force
of lightening, flood, etc., and concludes that the power of
nature is centered in some super man capable of
overcoming him at will. Using his own imagination, as to what he
would do if he were the super-man, he builds a concept of
God. Thus, we are told, “man created God in his own image. ”GOD
becomes nothing more than impersonal force, the “first Cause”
— scapegoat and conscience-soother for man who can not claim
to “know all . “
Early
man “discovered” the problem of constantly guarding his
coconuts, and concluded that respect for his neighbor’s
property is the “best policy” — leaving each neighbor time
to gather additional coconuts. And so, moral codes were
developed. This is the “social concept” of right and wrong
— “sin against society” being the only great sin. From
this comes the “free love” thinkers, the amoral degenerates
of our day. There is little difference in the socio-religionist
who says “God is Dead! and his roommate who argues that “a
God—concept is still relevant.” Both have denied Jehovah
God, eternal Creator,
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and simply debate the
relative values of “God” in modern theology.
What
I have written above is ”old hat” gleaned from modernistic
teachers of thirty years ago. It concerns me now because I
believe this evil leaven is at work among brethren. Its color is
seen in an unwillingness to accept the external nature of God’s
authority, as expressed in His word.
The
“pragmatic” approach, “nothing succeeds like success,”
seems to outweigh what God has said about a matter. Man views
the Bible subjectively, making himself (or the “majority”)
the final judge; and in so doing elevates man above God.
Prayer
is advocated for its therapeutic value — a psychological balm
— and a personal God who rules in the universe is shoved into
the background. It seems a praying saint must be either a “spirit-fired”
nut, ask — God to provide a parking space, or a disciple of
Peale’s “positive thinking” cult. In either case, the
august Divinity of the Bible is demoted.
Paul
hinged faith in God and subjection thereto, to the creation. In
“things that are made” His eternal power and nature (Deity)
are clearly seen. (Rom. 1:19—21) THIS God existed prior to
society, and IS NOT a product of society. He will judge society
in the last day — by His will, which He has revealed to
society through an ever-living Advocate and Saviour. We should
re-examine our faith in Him.
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