Fact or Fiction?
By Susan Klein
“As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless.”
2 Samuel 22:31
“One Giant Skeptical Leap for Mankind” was the title of the newspaper article. “6% of Americans believe moon landing faked,” read the subtitle. Why would some choose to believe the moon landing was a hoax? Could it be the documentary that was filmed by a noted skeptic trying to disprove the actual landing? Or, might it be because NASA seems to have lost the original videotape of the live footage? Perhaps some skepticism stems from the fact that people just didn’t actually witness it with their own eyes, so it’s an improbable idea to conceive.By Susan Klein
“As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless.”
2 Samuel 22:31
Conspiracy theories and skepticism are nothing new to humanity. As long as theories are disproved, new scientific evidence is uncovered, and politicians try to please everyone, there will remain a healthy amount of doubt and disbelief in people’s minds. Due to man’s ever-changing wisdom, what is “fact” today may be considered “fiction” tomorrow. One minute drinking coffee and eating chocolate are good for you and the next minute they aren’t! But wait long enough and it could very well become fact again sometime in the future. So, how do we distinguish fact from fiction?
Well, besides checking out an online story at truthorfiction.com, using a trusted resource (such as a dictionary or encyclopedia), or just taking someone else’s word for it, many things can’t be verified. Even high courts make mistakes in their rulings now and then! We are all human and all fallible. No one can claim to have all the right answers. And let’s not forget; the great deceiver is constantly at work trying to ensnare his next victim with some sort of lie!
But, we do have one resource at our fingertips that is never wrong. We will never have to worry if its contents are fact or fiction. God’s Word is flawless! We can take comfort in knowing that He gave His perfect word to men whom he trusted to make a written account for all generations. It cannot be disproved nor will it ever change. It is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow! It brings life and hope to those who believe.
When the world around us leaves us baffled and confused, we can always take refuge in the promises of God’s Word.
GOING DEEPER:
1. What do you do when confronted with an idea that leaves you skeptical?
2. Verify everything by taking it to Scripture. If you don’t find an answer, pray for God’s wisdom and discernment.
FURTHER READING:
Psalm 119:89; Isaiah 45:19
Susan is a wife and mother of two. She is the Coordinator of Oakwood’s Tuesday a.m. Bible Study and one of its teachers.
