Science—True and False

Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Science True and False. And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food, the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Genesis two nine. It is significant that the first reference to science in the Bible is in connection with the tree of the science of good and evil.

The English word science comes from the Latin scientia, meaning knowledge. In both Old and New Testaments, science and knowledge translate the same Greek and Hebrew words respectively. Science, properly speaking, is what we know, not naturalistic speculation, as in evolutionary science. Adam and Eve knew a great deal about God and His creation, and all of it was very good. They did not need to have a knowledge of evil, and God warned them against it.

But they partook of the forbidden tree anyway, and therewith evil knowledge entered the hearts and minds of mankind. Throughout the long ages since, true science has been of great good in the world and false science has wrought great harm. The Apostle Paul has warned us against it. Keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings and oppositions of science falsely so called. In the context of the times, Paul was specifically warning against the Gnostic philosophers.

In contrast, the final climactic reference in the Bible to knowledge is Peter's exhortation to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, and in Jesus Christ are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Therefore, let us resolve to eschew the knowledge of evil, and grow in the knowledge of Christ. 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.

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