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<blockquote data-quote="AlexB23" data-source="post: 77660100" data-attributes="member: 450900"><p>I may be beating a dead horse (to climate deniers), but conservation is one of the best things we can do. These are three verses that support environmental stewardship. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> This is my devotional from April 21, a day before Earth Day.</p><p></p><table style='width: 100%'><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td>April 21, 2024</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Verse</strong></td><td>Genesis 2:15: "The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."<br /> <br /> Isaiah 24:4-6: "The earth dries up and withers, the world languishes and withers, the heavens languish with the earth. The earth is defiled by its people; they have disobeyed the laws, violated the statutes and broken the everlasting covenant. Therefore a curse consumes the earth; its people must bear their guilt. Therefore earth’s inhabitants are burned up, and very few are left."<br /> <br /> Jeremiah 2:7: "I brought you into a fertile land to eat its fruit and rich produce. But you came and defiled my land and made my inheritance detestable."</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Explanation</strong></td><td>These verses from the Bible, Genesis 2:15, Jeremiah 2:7, and Isaiah 24:4-6, speak to the relationship between humanity and the Earth, highlighting our role as stewards and the consequences of disobedience and neglect.<br /> <br /> Genesis 2:15 sets the stage for God placing Adam in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it, indicating a divine mandate for humans to tend to the Earth. This responsibility extends beyond just working the land but also involves taking good care of it.<br /> <br /> Jeremiah 2:7 emphasizes God's provision of a fertile land for His people to enjoy its fruit and rich produce, but they defiled it instead. This verse serves as a reminder that we are not the owners of the Earth but rather caretakers, and our actions have consequences on the land and future generations.<br /> <br /> Isaiah 24:4-6 speaks of the Earth being defiled by its people due to their disobedience and violation of divine laws. The passage suggests a curse upon the Earth, leading to scarcity and destruction. This verse relates to modern issues such as anthropogenic global warming and pollution in that human actions are causing detrimental effects on the Earth, ultimately affecting its ability to sustain life as intended.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Life Anecdote</strong></td><td>In the context of our modern world, these verses call us to be <strong>good stewards of the Earth</strong> and apply biblical principles to <strong>mitigate environmental degradation</strong>. Here are some ways we can apply these verses to our lives in 2024:<br /> <br /> 1. Cultivate a mindset of care and respect for the Earth as God's creation, acknowledging our responsibility to tend to it.<br /> 2. Reduce our carbon footprint by using renewable energy sources such as wind and solar and adopting ecological practices in daily life (ex. composting, using energy efficient LED bulbs, riding a bike to the store, driving small fuel-efficient Japanese hybrids/crossovers).<br /> 3. Support and advocate for environmentally sustainable policies, including reducing plastic use, promoting recycling, investing in public transport & mixed-use urban developments, and minimizing waste.<br /> 4. Practice conservation by preserving natural resources and protecting habitats for various species.<br /> 5. Educate ourselves and others about the importance of caring for the Earth as a moral imperative, rather than just an environmental concern.<br /> 6. Pray for God's guidance in our efforts to be good stewards of the Earth and ask for His help in overcoming challenges related to caring for creation.</td></tr></table></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AlexB23, post: 77660100, member: 450900"] I may be beating a dead horse (to climate deniers), but conservation is one of the best things we can do. These are three verses that support environmental stewardship. :) This is my devotional from April 21, a day before Earth Day. [TABLE] [TR] [TD][B]Date[/B][/TD] [TD]April 21, 2024[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Verse[/B][/TD] [TD]Genesis 2:15: "The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it." Isaiah 24:4-6: "The earth dries up and withers, the world languishes and withers, the heavens languish with the earth. The earth is defiled by its people; they have disobeyed the laws, violated the statutes and broken the everlasting covenant. Therefore a curse consumes the earth; its people must bear their guilt. Therefore earth’s inhabitants are burned up, and very few are left." Jeremiah 2:7: "I brought you into a fertile land to eat its fruit and rich produce. But you came and defiled my land and made my inheritance detestable."[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Explanation[/B][/TD] [TD]These verses from the Bible, Genesis 2:15, Jeremiah 2:7, and Isaiah 24:4-6, speak to the relationship between humanity and the Earth, highlighting our role as stewards and the consequences of disobedience and neglect. Genesis 2:15 sets the stage for God placing Adam in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it, indicating a divine mandate for humans to tend to the Earth. This responsibility extends beyond just working the land but also involves taking good care of it. Jeremiah 2:7 emphasizes God's provision of a fertile land for His people to enjoy its fruit and rich produce, but they defiled it instead. This verse serves as a reminder that we are not the owners of the Earth but rather caretakers, and our actions have consequences on the land and future generations. Isaiah 24:4-6 speaks of the Earth being defiled by its people due to their disobedience and violation of divine laws. The passage suggests a curse upon the Earth, leading to scarcity and destruction. This verse relates to modern issues such as anthropogenic global warming and pollution in that human actions are causing detrimental effects on the Earth, ultimately affecting its ability to sustain life as intended.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Life Anecdote[/B][/TD] [TD]In the context of our modern world, these verses call us to be [B]good stewards of the Earth[/B] and apply biblical principles to [B]mitigate environmental degradation[/B]. Here are some ways we can apply these verses to our lives in 2024: 1. Cultivate a mindset of care and respect for the Earth as God's creation, acknowledging our responsibility to tend to it. 2. Reduce our carbon footprint by using renewable energy sources such as wind and solar and adopting ecological practices in daily life (ex. composting, using energy efficient LED bulbs, riding a bike to the store, driving small fuel-efficient Japanese hybrids/crossovers). 3. Support and advocate for environmentally sustainable policies, including reducing plastic use, promoting recycling, investing in public transport & mixed-use urban developments, and minimizing waste. 4. Practice conservation by preserving natural resources and protecting habitats for various species. 5. Educate ourselves and others about the importance of caring for the Earth as a moral imperative, rather than just an environmental concern. 6. Pray for God's guidance in our efforts to be good stewards of the Earth and ask for His help in overcoming challenges related to caring for creation.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/QUOTE]
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