SHALL THE ENEMIES OF THE LORD TRIUMPH?
By W. D. McLaughlin
I was led to ask myself the above question after listening to a conversation that occurred recently between an infidel and one who is a believer in the divine authenticity of the Scriptures, in which our Christian brother proved to be poorly prepared to refute the objections urged by the wily skeptic. And yet the evidences that prove the Bible to be true are abundant and easily obtained. Now I would ask, 1. Are we justifiable in the sight of God in remaining thus ignorant in reference to the reasons of our faith? 2. Would it not be wise to devote some time in our Sabbath-schools to teaching our children how to dispose of some, at least, of the most important objections that are so frequently urged against the truth of the Scriptures, and to calling their attention to the irresistible array of evidence that may be adduced in their favor? The truth is, “men love darkness rather than light, because their deeds are evil.” And when we are attacked upon these points, and are unable to explain them, many are ready and willing to believe that they cannot be answered, and are thus confirmed in their unbelief. Then Satan triumphs, and all the hosts of darkness shout for joy. Come, brethren, let us heed the admonition of the apostle Paul to his son Timothy: “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Also the following language of the apostle Peter: “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.”