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The Big E
Wile E. Coyote
First Appearance: 17 Sep, 1949
wile [wahyl] noun
1. a trick, artifice, or stratagem meant to fool, trap, or entice; device.
2. wiles, artful or beguiling behavior.
3. deceitful cunning; trickery.
verb (used with object), wiled, wil·ing.
4. to beguile, entice, or lure (usually followed by away, from, into, etc.): The music wiled him from his study.
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Evolution
The idea that humans evolved from a lower species is relatively new when compared to the history of mankind. The Macro Evolution theory started by Darwin in 1856 has been in existence now for only 159 years and the Big Bang theory for about 90 (for more details on this, see science timeline). Though highly debated, these theories have quickly grown and become widely accepted as fact. Is this due to evidence supporting these theories, or is there an ulterior motive?
Ulterior Motives Behind Evolution
At the sum of the Evolutionary and Big Bang theories, one is offered the conclusions that a Creator is not needed and does not exist. Modern Science claims that the idea of God(s) was created by early man to offer the explanation of existence that science at the time could not. Those holding to the evolutionary theory believe the wisdom of our Modern-Day Science disproves God. In turn, this abolishes Absolute Morals and gives way to Individual and Cultural Relativism. An individual/culture can now justify his or her lifestyle and live the way they please, all without needing to listen to the conviction of their conscience or of others. Lifestyles consisting of swearing, selfishness, laziness, lying, theft, drunkenness, pornography, fornication, lusting, adultery, homosexuality, abortion, etc. can now be considered right or wrong based off of one's culture or even of their own feelings. Yes, in the end, the belief in Evolution allows for the justification of these behaviors.
The Bible
The Bible warns us to equip ourselves so we may combat the wiles of the devil. The devil’s intent is to keep you from knowing the Truth in whatever way possible. For thousands of years, false religions and gods have replaced the Truth in people’s lives and continue to today. In addition, the recent notions of Evolution and The Big Bang dismiss The Creator God all together. Many are putting more faith into these skewed interpretations of science and choosing to believe the results. The Bible warns of this in Romans 1:18-32. With many given into this latest wile, the results described in verses 26-32 can clearly be seen occurring throughout the world today:
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures. Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the natural function for that which is unnatural, and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error. And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper, being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, evil; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malice; they are gossips, slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, without understanding, untrustworthy, unloving, unmerciful; and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them.
Romans 1:18-32 NASB
The Truth
Regardless of how often and passionately it is opposed, the truth of a situation will always be absolute. One who denies the existence of gravity will still fall just the same, while one who denies his need of oxygen will die if he deprives himself of it, regardless of the level of dedication to their beliefs. In the same manner, the truth about our lives and our creation is absolute, regardless of how much we debate it. Given the consequences, is it not worth one's time to seek and find the truth for him/herself?
In John 14:6, Jesus is recorded saying "I am the way, and the Truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me." From this, and many other passages, it is clear that there is only one Truth. All other religions and beliefs are not the Truth, nor can they offer true salvation. Why is this important? Well, anyone of us who has broken God's law (lying, stealing, not putting Him first, adultery/lusting [Matthew 5:28], disobedient to parents, taking His name in vain, etc.) is guilty and will spend eternity apart from Him in eternal torment (Revelation 21:8).
While not one of us can honestly claim to have kept all of God's law, there is good news. God is not willing that any should perish (2 Peter 3:9) and He has made available the Gift of Salvation for those who will accept it. For one to inherit the Kingdom of God, he/she must repent (μετανοέω) of his/her sinful ways and believe (πιστεύω) in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior (Mark 1:15 / John 3:16). Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection is the only means to pardon one's eternal guilt. By accepting this free gift, one is renewed, adopted as a child of God, and guaranteed to spend eternity with God after this life (John 1:12 / John 3:36. That is the Eternal Truth.
My prayer is that you will seek and find the Truth, regardless of how convincing the wiles are. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email.
- Revelation 21:8 "But for the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and immoral persons and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death"
- John 1:12 "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name"