Faith vs Facts
We live in a modern age, where the world is driven by the access to information and technology. If our faith has ever been at risk, it is now when information is readily available at our fingertips. Our faith is constantly at odds with scientific and empirical evidence. Let us look at some of the ways in which our faith has and continue to come in conflict with modem facts. Facts states that every person on this planet is at risk of catching and spreading airborne diseases. Faith says, “A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you” (Psalm 91:7).
God has promised many times in the bible that his children will walk in divine health. The bible is filled with scriptures that indicates, that sickness does not come from God. Facts also say that when you reach a certain age, that your body is likely to deteriorate. Faith says, “who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s” (Psalm 103:5). We also see bible examples of prophets such as Moses, who lived up to one hundred and twenty years old. “Moses was 120 years old when he died, yet his eyesight was clear, and he was as strong as ever” (Deuteronomy 34:7).
Facts say that you need a certain amount of money to access certain benefits. Faith says, “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). Jesus performed many miracles of supernatural supply, to demonstrate to us God’s divine provision. Facts say that a man and woman are unlikely to be able to conceive and have children naturally after a certain age. Faith says, “And Abraham’s faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb” (Romans 4:19).
There are real time examples of people, who defy the odds and have knocked science on its head. I am not saying that you do not take the advice of doctors, financial analyst and that you completely ignore science. My question to you is; What do you do, when your faith is at odds with the science and information? Do you abandon your faith and stick to the facts or do you listen to the facts, hold that in mind while maintaining what the word says. Another position is to dismiss the facts altogether and meditate on the word of faith. Either way, it is difficult to sit between both positions. Both of these systems are constantly at odds with each other. “for we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7).
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Published by Anneta Pinto-Young
I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession.
Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm.
I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing.
I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.
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