billy graham evangelistic association
The following two Q and A's come from Billy Graham's syndicated newspaper column, "My Answer." The entire Billy Graham Evangelistic Association website is fantastic, and there is a link to the site on the sidebar. I highly recommend it.
Q: I admit I'm not a believer, but I am an honest seeker. My problem is that I was trained as a scientist, and I just can't bring myself to believe in something I can't prove (like God). People tell me just to take God on faith, but I can't. What would you say to someone like me? — R.Y.
A: Dear R.Y.,The first thing I'd do is commend you for your honest desire to know the truth about God. Down inside, you sense there must be more to life than you know right now, and you aren't content to ignore it. Perhaps Jesus had people like you in mind when He said, "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you" (Matthew 7:7).No, you can't put God in a test tube and "prove" He exists the same way you can prove a chemical exists (although nature's laws bear witness to His wisdom and power). But that doesn't mean faith is an illogical leap in the dark (as some have suggested). The reason is because God wants us to know Him—and He has made this possible by revealing Himself to us.How did He do this? He did it in a way that staggers my imagination: He became a man! Do you want to know what God is like? Look at Jesus Christ, because He was God in human flesh. If you have never done so, read carefully through one of the Gospels (such as John). As you do, ask God to show Himself to you as you discover Jesus for yourself.Then don't be afraid to commit yourself to Him. Over the years I have met many outstanding scientists who were also strong believers in Christ. My prayer is that you will.
Q: I just started college a few weeks ago, and my problem is that hardly anyone here seems to take God seriously. Some even laugh at Him. I grew up in a strong Christian home and I still believe in Christ, but why do so many intelligent people reject Him? This puzzles me. — F.C.
A: Dear F.C.,It is true that many intelligent people today reject Christ—but this isn't the whole story. It has been my privilege over the years to know many leading scientists and scholars who were deeply committed to Jesus Christ, and this is still true.I have often asked myself why some people have a hard time believing in Christ, especially when there is so much evidence for God's existence in the world around us. One major reason, I believe, is pride. Pride makes us think that we are the center of the universe, and that we don't really need God. But pride can be very dangerous, because it blinds us to our faults and our spiritual needs. The Bible warns, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall" (Proverbs 16:18).Spend time each day with God through prayer and the study of His Word, the Bible. In addition, ask God to lead you to other Christians on your campus. You need their fellowship—and they need yours. Above all, ask God to keep you close to Himself, and to guard your heart and mind against Satan's deceptions.In addition, seek God's will for your future. During the next few years you will probably make a number of life-changing decisions. No matter what others around you do, make it your goal to follow Christ in everything.
Q: I admit I'm not a believer, but I am an honest seeker. My problem is that I was trained as a scientist, and I just can't bring myself to believe in something I can't prove (like God). People tell me just to take God on faith, but I can't. What would you say to someone like me? — R.Y.
A: Dear R.Y.,The first thing I'd do is commend you for your honest desire to know the truth about God. Down inside, you sense there must be more to life than you know right now, and you aren't content to ignore it. Perhaps Jesus had people like you in mind when He said, "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you" (Matthew 7:7).No, you can't put God in a test tube and "prove" He exists the same way you can prove a chemical exists (although nature's laws bear witness to His wisdom and power). But that doesn't mean faith is an illogical leap in the dark (as some have suggested). The reason is because God wants us to know Him—and He has made this possible by revealing Himself to us.How did He do this? He did it in a way that staggers my imagination: He became a man! Do you want to know what God is like? Look at Jesus Christ, because He was God in human flesh. If you have never done so, read carefully through one of the Gospels (such as John). As you do, ask God to show Himself to you as you discover Jesus for yourself.Then don't be afraid to commit yourself to Him. Over the years I have met many outstanding scientists who were also strong believers in Christ. My prayer is that you will.
Q: I just started college a few weeks ago, and my problem is that hardly anyone here seems to take God seriously. Some even laugh at Him. I grew up in a strong Christian home and I still believe in Christ, but why do so many intelligent people reject Him? This puzzles me. — F.C.
A: Dear F.C.,It is true that many intelligent people today reject Christ—but this isn't the whole story. It has been my privilege over the years to know many leading scientists and scholars who were deeply committed to Jesus Christ, and this is still true.I have often asked myself why some people have a hard time believing in Christ, especially when there is so much evidence for God's existence in the world around us. One major reason, I believe, is pride. Pride makes us think that we are the center of the universe, and that we don't really need God. But pride can be very dangerous, because it blinds us to our faults and our spiritual needs. The Bible warns, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall" (Proverbs 16:18).Spend time each day with God through prayer and the study of His Word, the Bible. In addition, ask God to lead you to other Christians on your campus. You need their fellowship—and they need yours. Above all, ask God to keep you close to Himself, and to guard your heart and mind against Satan's deceptions.In addition, seek God's will for your future. During the next few years you will probably make a number of life-changing decisions. No matter what others around you do, make it your goal to follow Christ in everything.
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