Recall that one of the religious truths found in the book of Genesis is that the earth is entrusted by God to humans to be its caretaker. What do you think being a caretaker means? What does being a caretaker of the earth involve? Do you think, in general, that we are goind a good job of taking care of th earth? Explain. Discuss some things you can do personally to take care of the earth?
2006-11-04 05:41:32 · 7 answers · asked by Mike 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We were given the work of caretaker of the earth.
The Earth Will Be Saved. In spite of the environmental gloom hanging over the earth, we would like to think that it will survive. After all, it is our home—and hopefully the home of our children and their children. The truth is that while most people are concerned about the environment, many think nothing of throwing trash on the ground, dumping garbage in a river, or leaving lights turned on when they are not being used. Such acts may seem like small things, but if each of the billions of individuals on earth were careful about how he treated the earth, it could make a difference. Such things as being conservative in the use of energy, cooperating with recycling programs, and disposing of trash properly make a contribution toward preserving the environment. By our habits we can demonstrate our care for the earth now.
A comment by Thilo Bode of the Greenpeace organization, as quoted in Time magazine, touches on the core of the environmental problem: “Our principal aim has been that corporations should consider how their products are disposed of. They must think in terms of a trilogy: production, use and disposal.” Sadly, we are able to make goods, we know how to use them, but we do not dispose of them properly. In some cases humans simply do not know how to do so safely.
However, there is a greater solution. Humans are limited, but earth’s Creator is not. He has already demonstrated his excelling wisdom in the creations we see on the earth. He knows how to make, to use, and to dispose of things properly. Many of the systems he has made are automatic. A seed germinates, and a plant grows and produces fruit. It then dies—with all of its elements breaking down in nonpolluting fashion, ready to be reused. This is recycling at its best! There is no toxic pollution!
The Creator does not intend to let the earth deteriorate into an uninhabitable trash dump. In the Bible, at Isaiah 45:18, we read: “This is what Jehovah has said, . . . He the true God, the Former of the earth and the Maker of it, He the One who firmly established it, who did not create it simply for nothing, who formed it even to be inhabited.” The Bible explains that man was originally put in a paradise. In fact, God purposed that this Paradise reach the ends of the earth and be filled with people. (Genesis 1:28.) However, rebellion broke out. The first man and woman did not want to continue subject to God’s rule.
Nevertheless, God has not turned a blind eye to earth’s ruination. He will act before it is too late, before the earth becomes an uninhabitable wasteland. How do we know that? Revelation 11:18 explains: “The nations became wrathful, and your own wrath came, and the appointed time . . . to bring to ruin those ruining the earth.”
God’s original purpose for the earth, that it be a paradise, will still be fulfilled. God issued statements showing this. For example, he said: “My word that goes forth from my mouth . . . will not return to me without results, but it will certainly do that in which I have delighted.” (Isaiah 55:11) You may enjoy reading Isaiah chapter 35, where God describes the transformation of ruined lands into gardenlike parks and fruitful fields.
Even now, when pollution is stopped, the earth has shown a remarkable capacity to renew itself. God created it to do so. If the overloading of the earth with pollutants is discontinued, a wide variety of microorganisms in water and soil can heal much of the damage. Additionally, there is reason to believe that when God steps in and directs things, this rejuvenation process will be even more effective. He can provide the training and perfect direction that humans now lack.
Hence, the earth’s future is not hopeless. Plants and animals will be saved. Endangered species lists will be gone. Our air and water will be fresh again. Obedient humans will be there to enjoy it. Would you like to see that? You can. How? The Bible gives details on what to do. Why not make a systematic examination of the Bible to find out for yourself? Ask Jehovah's Witnesses to put you in touch with someone who can help you get started. Why pass up the opportunity to learn how you and your family could enjoy a pristine environment forever?
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2006-11-04 08:02:12 · answer #1 · answered by Jeremy Callahan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's also found in other religions. Being a caretaker means Taking Care. And no, in general, we are doing a horrible job of it. One thing I do personally is never take more than I need. No sense in wasting things. If I have more than I need, then I give to others who have less.
2006-11-04 06:41:30 · answer #2 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 06:24:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem arises from the confusion between "dominion" and "domination".
To have dominion is to be as God is toward us. Loving, caring, nurturing, teaching, protecting.
To have domination is to behave as Satan, with utter disregard for all save self. With neglect, cruelty and/or evil intent.
If humanity ever gets it right, we'll bring in the Kingdom. Until then, pray and work at being less dominating and more nurturing yourself.
2006-11-04 05:49:25 · answer #4 · answered by Granny Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
man kind has been greeedy always taking more than he needs now we are distroying it with polution as individuals the best we can do is reduse the carbon we produce try and live as simply as posible and use our resorses to help others.
2006-11-04 05:46:01 · answer #5 · answered by Sam's 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are not doing so well. That's why in the future the earth will be cleansed. Love.
2006-11-04 17:59:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we arent otherwise we wouldnt be polluting the esarth
2006-11-04 05:43:07 · answer #7 · answered by Andrew P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋