Genesis 6:2 Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of beasts that are not clean by two, the male and his female. 3 Of fowls also of the air by sevens, the male and the female; to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth.
[Patriarchs & Prophets pp 97] A noise as of a rushing wind was heard, and lo, birds were flocking from all directions, their numbers darkening the heavens, and in perfect order they passed to the ark. Animals obeyed the command of God, while men were disobedient. Guided by holy angels, they “went in two and two unto Noah into the ark,” and the clean beasts by sevens. The world looked on in wonder, some in fear. Philosophers were called upon to account for the singular occurrence, but in vain. It was a mystery which they could not fathom.
If we are not willing to obey God in times of peace, we won’t obey Him in times of grave peril, because the mind that has become immersed in obedience based on science, will stumble when there isn’t any material evidence, or proof to confirm God’s word. It’s funny, because the very same people were later apparently willing to obey, as they saw new science, truth, and facts converge, in the deadly storm that covered the earth, but sadly, the willingness to obey came a bit too late.
This is what science-based obedience could do to every person who chooses to go that route, for the obedience God is looking for is not to be based on any verifiable research, or facts. God is looking for persons who will believe Him, and take Him at His word, regardless of what our sciences may, or may not reveal.
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!