Growth and experience for me through the integration of scientific knowledge
and sacred knowledge varies on the collaboration of the integration. I need
to examine whether they are aligned with an understanding to bring
expertise or discovery and whether they contradict each other to bring
confusion. Furthermore, I cannot fully agree with integration that includes
none of the other knowledge that will or does not lead to the truth about
God, who is the creator of all things. Furthermore, the knowledge must not
deviate from the Bible and its validity, and if it does, I will turn away from
it entirely. In Romans 11:29 (KJV), God gave us all gifts, and his gifts and
calling are irrevocable. The gift of knowledge and wisdom has caused a lot
of confusion among believers and non-believers.
Additionally, I am a believer that psychologists and scientists having the gift
of knowledge and wisdom. Proverbs 14:12 (NKJV) states, "There is a way
that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." Man looks at
their way as being right; however, it could lead to various consequences for
their actions. As Entwistle (2015) states, "Christian is much more than
theology; it is an encounter with Christ that redeems and reorients human
lives" (pg. 3). Christians' experience with Christ should include encounters
with the Savior; therefore, they should seek him if one has not had an
encounter. Thus, morally and knowledge is not enough for Christians to
understand the knowledge of Christ.
The early stage of learning the Bible included listening to the pastor of
leaders when talking about the knowledge within the Bible. My Biblical
background as a child was to hear the word and not seek a personal
encounter with Christ to understand myself. However, as I grew and moved
on from various churches, I landed in a church that teaches and develops
to include seeking the face of God for my own beliefs, which allowed me to
grow and have a personal relationship with God.
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Entwistle, D.N. (2015). Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity
(3rd ed). Cascade Books.
