Providence and Philosophy.
By R. F. Cottrell
PHILOSOPHICAL works of the present day exclude the providence of God from the affairs of men entirely. They say, if you transgress physical laws, you must suffer the penalty; no matter how pious you are, there is no escape. There is no use to pray, having violated the law, you must pay the penalty in full. The Bible states the doctrine of Providence in this way: "Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted. Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death. Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses. He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions." Ps. cvii, 17–20. It is possible then for the transgressor to find pardon and healing. Still it is never wise to be a fool. It is much better to learn and obey the laws of our physical being. God is not glorified, nor we benefited by our transgressions.