Science Has Its Limitations

Guidance That Science Cannot Provide

While science offers knowledge of the natural world, the Bible provides principles and guidance that lead to peaceful  relations and a happy, satisfying way of life. Consider the following examples.

Crime Prevention

Have regard for life

"You must not murder." 

Exodus 20:13. "Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer." -1 John 3;15. 

Make and keep peace

"Turn away from what is bad and do what is good; seek peace and pursue it." -Psalm 34:14. 

"The fruit of righteousness is sown in peaceful conditions for those who are making peace." -James 3;18. 

Shun Violence

"Jehovah examines the righteous one as well as the wicked one; he hates anyone who loves violence." -Psalm 11:5.

"Do not envy the violent man nor choose any of his ways, for Jehovah detest a devious person." -Proverbs 3:31, 32. 

Family Happiness

Obey your parents

"Children, be obedient to your parents in union with the Lord, for this is righteous. 'Honor your father and your mother' is the first command with a promise: 'That it may go well with you and you may remain a long time on the earth.' " -Ephesians 6:1-3

Teach your children properly

"Do not be irritating your children, but go on bringing them up in the discipline of Jehovah." -Ephesians 6:4.

"Do not be exasperating your children, so that they do not become downhearted." -Colossians 3:21. 

Love and respect your marriage mate

"Each one of you must love his wife as he does himself; on the other hand, the wife should have deep respect for  her husband." -Ephesians 5:33. 

Protection of the natural world

Regarding polluters of various kinds in ancient Israel, the Bible stated:  "The land has been polluted by its inhabitants . . .Those inhabiting it are held guilty .." (Isaiah 24:5, 6) God will hold wanton destroyers  of the environment accountable. He will "bring  to ruin all those ruining the earth." (Revelation 11:18)  They will not get away with their actions. 

Next time: How to Age Gracefully

From the Watchtower magazine, 2015