What must we do if we are to overturn “strongly entrenched” false doctrines?

[Bible Speaks]

  What must we do if we are to overturn “strongly entrenched” false doctrines?

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One widespread false teaching that blinds people to the truth about God is the doctrine of evolution. This human reasoning contradicts the Bible and robs people of hope. In its basic form, the teaching of evolution asserts that all life came into existence spontaneously; it thus implies that human life has no purpose.  On the other hand, fundamentalists of Christendom teach that the universe, including our earth and all life on it, is only a few thousand years old.

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Those who teach this doctrine—known as creationism—may have high regard for the Bible, but they contend that God created all things in six 24-hour days just a few thousand years ago. They reject credible scientific evidence that contradicts their view.

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As a result, the teaching of creationism actually discredits the Bible, making it appear unreasonable and inaccurate. Individuals who promote such views might remind us of some in the first century who had a zeal for God “but not according to accurate knowledge.” (Rom. 10:2)

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How can we use God’s Word to overturn the “strongly entrenched” doctrines of evolution and creationism?* We can do so only if we personally work hard to gain an accurate knowledge of what the Bible teaches. The Origin of Life brochure is designed to help students evaluate sensational news reports that claim that scientists have found fossilized “missing links.”

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It encourages them to judge for themselves whether such reports really prove that man evolved from lower creatures. It also teaches them how to answer claims that scientists have proved in their laboratories that life could originate spontaneously. If you use these brochures, you can do much to boost your confidence in your ability to give an answer to those who demand a reason for your belief in a Creator.—Read 1 Peter 3:15.

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The well-researched material that we receive through JehovahÂ’s organization helps us discern his beautiful qualities in the world around us. This is sound evidence that causes us to bubble over with praise for our God. (Ps. 19:1, 2)

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What a privilege we have to give Jehovah, the Creator of all things, the honor and glory he so richly deserves!

Lesson for today. (Col 2:8)

https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2013763?q=doctrines&p=par