Dictionary of Bible Themes Although God created the universe and retains ultimate ownership of it, he has delegated responsibility for the well-being of the earth to the human race. This stewardship includes the care of the animal kingdom and the earth's natural resources. Psalms 24:1-2God's creation is to be respected See also The earth belongs to God Exodus 19:5-6Leviticus 25:23 1 Chronicles 29:14 Psalms 50:9-12; 89:11 Haggai 2:8 Genesis 1:26-28 See also Responsibility to rule and care for the earth has been delegated to the human race Genesis 9:1-3Psalms 8:6-8; 115:16 Hebrews 2:8 James 3:7 Matthew 6:26-30 God himself maintains a caring supervision of his creation See also Deuteronomy 11:10-15pp Lk 12:24-28 Psalms 65:9-13Matthew 5:45 Deuteronomy 20:19 Respect for all nature and animals See also Exodus 23:4-5,10-11NIV footnote. Deuteronomy 22:4,6-7; 25:4Proverbs 12:10 Exodus 23:10-11 Respect and care for the earth's natural resources See also Leviticus 25:1-7Nehemiah 10:31 See also 1325 God, the Creator4006 creation, origin 4027 world, fallen 4207 land, divine gift 4605 animals, religious role 5003 human race, and God 5056 rest 7429 Sabbath, in OT 7505 Jews, the |
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