January 12

Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. Hebrews 11:3.

What is evolution? It is the false doctrine that the world came into existence by itself. Through millions upon millions of years the universe gradually evolved, and organic life came forth, and in the struggle for existence, through natural selection, lower forms grew into higher forms of plant and animal life and finally man was developed!

We ask, Where did the first simplest types come from? The evolutionists answer, They sprang into existence by themselves. We rejoin, Can a house build itself? Can a watch or anything else construct itself? Is there anything visible in this world of

which it may truly be said that it has no maker? The answer must be in the negative. Now, if the things we daily see and come in contact with are made by some one, why should not those ancient simplest types have had some one to call them into being?

But we ask another question, Where did living matter come from? The evolutionists answer, Of the dead matter. We ask again, How can life come out of dead matter? Here some scientists feel that they are assuming too much, and therefore they admit that there was a Guiding Intelligence at work. Others speak of a cell that God imbued with life. Out of this cell, in millions of years, the earth and all things evolved. Instead of conceding that God created the world, they maintain that one world created another.

There is nothing more unreasonable than the "creed" of the unbelievers. To the one living God they refuse to give the honor due Him; instead they prostrate themselves, as it were, before their "atoms" and revel in the dust. Indeed, evolution is born of unbelief, has been handed down by the ancient heathen, and is diametrically opposed to the Scriptures. We read in the Epistle to the Hebrews: "For every house is built by some one; but He that built all things is God."

Prayer.

O almighty, everlasting God, Creator of heaven and earth, grant that we may more and more know Thee and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast sent, and in all Thy works, which are great and manifold, praise Thy omnipotence, wisdom, goodness, righteousness, and truth. Preserve us from false doctrine and the tares strewn broadcast by the devil. Grant that the pure doctrine of Thy Word may be preached among all Christians; and do Thou so direct the course of our lives that in all we think or say or do we may glorify Thy holy name. Amen.

What God's almighty power hath made

His gracious mercy keepeth;

By morning low or evening shade

His watchful eye ne'er sleepeth;

Within the kingdom of His might,

Lo, all is just and all is right;

To God all praise and glory!