He was celebrated throughout the world as a miracle worker, replacing diseased windpipes with plastic ones soaked in the patient’s stem cells. The confident surgeon once declared to his adoring public. “Medicine has replaced religion.” He is Dr. Paolo Machiarini. Within a few years, his work was discredited and he was convicted of gross assault. It seems that the public has lost their faith in him and has taken out their wrath upon him.
Medicine has discovered amazing cures to improve our quality of life and prolong our lifespans. Throughout history, mankind has exalted its achievements, believing they may eventually replace the need for God. It is the ultimate act of arrogancy and defiance.
Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans? The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one. “Let us break their chains,” they cry, “and free ourselves from slavery to God.” But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them.
Psalms 2:1-4 (NLT)
Dr. Machiarini received the scorn of his patients and their families for his arrogance, thinking his skills had replaced God. He has been shamed and may go to prison. However, the scorn he should fear is from God. In this life, we need not fear man’s judgment against us, we should fear God. He is the One who gave us the science of medicine to understand the intricacies of life, all of which He created. God laughs and scoffs at those who seek to replace Him. We take His gifts of knowledge and wisdom and seek to replace Him, thinking we can free ourselves from His control. Instead, we hasten our demise, cloaked under the noble banner of religion or helping others.
How desperately we need our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Love and trust in the Lord; seek His will in your life.
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