Counsels on Social Issue

Counsel #6 — More Than Climate Care

Picture: Counsel #6 — More Than Climate Care CSI 111.1

Sadly, in many countries the politicization of climate change has caused some to forget that God enjoins upon humanity the responsibility of caring for all of Creation (Genesis 1:28). Part of our duty, then, as followers of the Lord of Creation is to do our part to combat pollution, species extinction, and habitat loss or fragmentation, returning the earth as far as possible to its original Edenic state. CSI 111.2

At the same time, climate change activism is not all that we are called to do for Christ. He longs for us to integrate the entirety of the messages of the three angels of Revelation 14:6-12 into our hearts and into our mission.^[161] CSI 111.3

“…Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.” Revelation 14:7 NKJV CSI 111.4

"As the earth came from the hand of its Maker, it was exceedingly beautiful. … There were no loathsome swamps or barren deserts. Graceful shrubs and delicate flowers greeted the eye at every tum. …The air, untainted by foul miasma, was clear and healthful." Ellen White in Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 44 CSI 111.5

Reflect: What does caring for our climate and incorporating with it the three angels’ messages in Revelation 14 look like in action? CSI 111.6