Why are there so many unbelievers among the knowledgeable and well-educated? Certainly, their level of intelligence doesn't have much to do with it, instead it is a denial of the truth. They're prepared to accept almost any idea that disagrees with religion, yet they defy the Gospel. Why?
Perhaps the fault lies within their own sinful heart, which cannot own up to the truth. Ever since sin came into the world man is prone to place himself over his Creator. So, again, "Why are there so many who don't believe in Jesus?" (James 4:17)
Isn't it because they are so self-righteous that they expect to get to heaven by their own good works and righteousness? Or they detest the Lord's grace? Why don't they believe in the Lord Jesus? Is it their integrity and uprightness, or their own thinking that doesn't allow them to believe in Him? (Romans 10:3)
No. His sinlessness, divine works, and precious Gospel is staring them in the face. They can't contradict it because it is affirmed by evidence more overwhelming than any historical facts they do believe in. In all honesty, they don't want to believe; they're too proud of themselves and filled much arrogance, and smugness (John 12:48).
Why are there so many that don't believe in the Bible? Why are they close-minded to this divine guidebook of men? Is it because they know better? Is it because their intelligence surpasses that of God? No. Our meager human minds cannot in any way supply the answers we need to secure our salvation (Acts 1:7).
Through the ages the greatest intellects of this world have tried to find the answers to the soul's welfare. How have they done so far? Have they been successful in finding any real solutions? Not even close!
When it comes to things of heavenly origin, one must take a reasonable pause and sincerely listen to what God has to say in His Word (Job 33:14). Only then can the Word of God be accepted with an open and believing heart.
"And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. The one who keeps God's commands lives in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us." (1 John 3:23-24)
When it comes to things of heavenly origin, one must take a reasonable pause and sincerely listen to what God has to say in His Word (Job 33:14). Only then can the Word of God be accepted with an open and believing heart.
"And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. The one who keeps God's commands lives in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us." (1 John 3:23-24)
Scripture: John 14:6; Mark 9:23; Hebrews 11:6; Acts 4:12; 1 Peter 3:18
Prayer: Dear God, strengthen me that I may be firm and unwavering in my faith to the end. Amen.
May God always bless you!
Judith
May God always bless you!
Judith
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