Counsels on Social Issue

Counsel #1 — Stewards Of The Earth

Picture: Counsel #1 — Stewards Of The Earth CSI 98.1

Our planet, teeming with life and vibrant beauty, is a gift from God. From the towering redwoods to the delicate wildflowers, creation is a testament to God's majesty and creativity. The Bible paints a clear picture: humanity is not simply an inhabitant of this world, but rather a caretaker, entrusted with the responsibility to steward God's creation. Understanding this role is crucial for Christians who seek to live out their faith in a world facing significant environmental challenges.^[146] CSI 98.2

“Then the Lord took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it.” Genesis 2:15 NKJV CSI 98.3

“’And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there He put the man whom He had formed.’ Everything that God had made was the perfection of beauty, and nothing seemed wanting that could contribute to the happiness of the holy pair; yet the Creator gave them still another token of His love, by preparing a garden especially for their home…. It was the work of Adam and Eve to train the branches of the vine to form bowers, thus making for themselves a dwelling from living trees covered with foliage and fruit.” Ellen White in Patriarchs and Prophets, pp. 46, 47 CSI 98.4

Reflect: How can you cultivate a deeper appreciation for the Earth and its ecosystems? CSI 98.5