Many Christians today believe that there is no need to care for the earth. This conclusion is based on the idea that God is going to destroy and rebuild a new one. Although it is partly true it is misinterpreted and incorrectly applied.
The truth is that in very beginning of Bible in Genesis chapter 1 there is a mandate to care for creation by ruling over it. This is a command to preserve, protect not to dominant or destroy earth’s resources. With the understanding that we are to care for our creation yet not to worship it, we would do well to have a more eco-friendly worldview.
Dominant Western world-view
Dominance over Nature
Nature is simply a resource
Belief in unlimited resources
High technological progress
Consumerism
Eco friendly world view
Harmony with Nature
Nature has intrinsic value
Earth’s resources limited
Appropriate technology
Reduce consumption
The scriptures reveal that God uses the laws and nature of this physical universe to create or influence events to display God's existence, power, order, rightness, wisdom, knowledge, greatness, supremacy and goodness. Romans 1:20, Psalms 19:1-6, and Matthew 5:45. A correct theology should demonstrate a care for the God’s creation and responsible action to care for it. In short, our theology should be much greener than the church has historically held to. So I say, let Earth Day not be the one day you do something good for the earth but consider what you can do everyday to make your community and city and better place to live in for you and your neighbor.
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