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They either deny him altogether, and ignore his existence, or they
circumscribe his power by their own finite, worldly-wise views and
opinions. Those who are connected with the infinite God are the only
ones who can make a proper use of their knowledge or of the talents
entrusted to them by the omniscient Creator. No man can ever truly
excel in knowledge and influence unless he is connected with the God
of wisdom and power.—
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1192. The real evidence of a living God is not merely a theory; it
is the conviction that God has written in our hearts, illuminated and
explained by his word. It is the living power in his created works, seen
by a sanctified eye. The precious faith inspired of God gives strength
and nobility of character. The natural powers are enlarged because of
holy obedience. The life which we live by faith on the Son of God is a
series of triumphs, not always seen and understood by the interested
parties, but with results reaching far into the future, where we shall
see and know as we are known.—
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Science Falsely So Called
1193. Many are so intent upon excluding God from the exercise
of sovereign will and power in the established order of the universe,
that they demean man, the noblest of his creatures. The theories and
speculations of philosophy would make us believe that man has come
by slow degrees, not merely from a savage state, but from the very
lowest form of the brute creation. They destroy man’s dignity because
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they will not admit God’s miraculous power.
God has illuminated the human intellect, and poured a flood of
light on the world in the discoveries of art and science. But those who
view these from a merely human standpoint will most assuredly come
to wrong conclusions. The thorns of error, skepticism, and infidelity
are disguised by being covered with the garments of philosophy and
science. Satan has devised this ingenious manner of winning the soul
away from the living God, away from the truth and religion. He exalts
nature above nature’s Creator.—
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1194. Some may suppose that these grand things in the natural
world are God, but they are not God; they but show forth his glory. The
ancient philosophers prided themselves upon their superior knowledge.
But let us read the inspired apostle’s understanding of the matter: