Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8472 respect, for environment

8472 respect, for environment

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

God's creation is to be respected

The earth belongs to God

Psalm 24:1-2 See also Exodus 19:5-6; Leviticus 25:23; 1 Chronicles 29:14; Psalm 50:9-12; Psalm 89:11; Haggai 2:8

Responsibility to rule and care for the earth has been delegated to the human race

Genesis 1:26-28 See also Genesis 9:1-3; Psalm 8:6-8; Psalm 115:16; Hebrews 2:8; James 3:7

God himself maintains a caring supervision of his creation

Matthew 6:26-30 pp Luke 12:24-28 See also Deuteronomy 11:10-15; Psalm 65:9-13; Matthew 5:45

Respect for all nature and animals

Deuteronomy 20:19 NIV footnote. See also Exodus 23:4-5,10-11; Deuteronomy 22:4,6-7; Deuteronomy 25:4; Proverbs 12:10

Respect and care for the earth's natural resources

Exodus 23:10-11 See also Leviticus 25:1-7; Nehemiah 10:31