ENGL 101

Christian’s Caring For the Environment

Christianity passionately teaches believers that God is the creator of all things. It is essential that Christians take the power given to them by God, to make a difference in the preservation, and the restoration of the environment. The book of Genesis provides us with environmental insight of the creation of the Earth in which God calls it “good.” (Genesis 1:10) Adam and Eve were instructed by God to maintain the garden of Eden as the care takers. From the beginning we see that God intended for Christians to be good stewards over what He graciously has given them. One way to demonstrate obedience to God, is to value the things He values. In demonstrating appreciation for the world we live in we are called to be accountable for it as imitators of Christ. The Bible says, “Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.” Some ways to consider making changes for the better of the environment would be recycling, properly disposing personal waste, and using natural resources such as using solar or wind energy. Christians honor God in the way they live, and in doing so it is necessary to consider the world they live in. Whether you are a new believer, or have been living for Christ for years the environmental interest should be a concern for all Christians. The challenge is to change the way of thinking just as it must be done to effectively live like the example Jesus Christ. Instead of engaging in the debate over the environmental crisis one must take the individual accountability with the conviction of the ever present Holy Spirit, and live a Christ-like life. Does this mean Christians need to become radical environmentalist? No, not at all, the impact on the environment doesn’t have to be a huge leap to make a real difference. Change can be as simple as