Committed to Thy Trust

Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Committed to thy trust. O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust avoid profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called, which some professing have erred concerning the faith. I Timothy six, twenty, and twenty one. Paul exhorted his disciple, Timothy, and by extension exhorts us to keep, literally to guard or preserve, that which was placed in his trust.

The context implies that the entire teaching of Paul is in mind, as well as Timothy's position of ministry. Not only was he to preserve truth, but he actively was to avoid error. Systems of thought were available that masqueraded as science, literally knowledge. These systems were not merely neutral, but were in opposition to the truth. There can be no doubt that godless humanism, particularly as it finds its false scientific justification in evolution and uniformitarianism, has been responsible for the loss of faith in many professing Christians.

Much of what is called science in universities today could better be described as profane and vain babblings. But today's students are not alone in their error. Back in the 1800s, when uniformitarianism and later evolution were first being championed by only a small minority of scientists, theologians led the way to their broad acceptance, rushing to embrace Charles Lyell's principle of uniformity and the concept of an old earth while still holding on to a charade of biblical authority. Theologians proposed the tranquil flood and local flood concepts. Likewise, theologians proposed theistic evolution, the day-age, and gap theories to accommodate evolution.

And their theological grandchildren enjoy the majority voice at most evangelical seminaries today. It is time that Christian laity, as well as those standing in our pulpits to day, regain that which is committed to their trust, and avoid science, falsely so called. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/slash donate.

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