Scientific Proof
The short excerpt is by Tim Keller of New York City, and the Scripture is Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Keep your belief about morality and God private because the only things that we can really be sure of are the things that are scientifically proven. But that statement can't be scientifically proven. Therefore, on its own terms, we can't be sure of it.
If you don't believe that anything in this world has a supernatural cause, that is a belief. You've taken that by faith, and you can't prove it. Once you've taken that by faith and your view of reality, then all of your reasoning proceeds from it. Then you screen out things that don't fit with it.
People say to me all the time, "Every individual must be free to determine what is right or wrong for him or her. Don't impose your morality on me, and don't tell me that I have to believe this or that." That would only be the case if there is either no God, or if there is a God that does not hold you accountable for beliefs and behavior. That may or may not be true, but the fact that we should all be free to determine what is right or wrong for us assumes a view of God that you can't prove. How do you know that? You don't know that and only hope that it is true. You're betting your whole life and destiny on it, but it is a faith leap. Once you've made that leap, then all of your reasoning proceeds from it.
Champions, have a great week!-David Vining
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