Throwing recyclables away in the trash instead of taking them to be used again can potentially harm or kill wildlife. God’s creations of the plants, trees, and the animals were to help us live on earth and to give us a source of food. The bible teaches Christians to understand the true value of the World and what is in it so that we can properly administer a remedy when there is an environment crisis. With everything that has been
In reality, Christians should be leading the charge as environmentalists and animal rights activists while at the same time appropriately reaping the benefits of the earth for its natural resources and animals for food. c. Meaning/Purpose: The purpose of mankind is to know God (John 17:3). It is about a relationship with God and not simply following the tenants of religion. Our purpose is to love the Lord our God (Matthew 22: 37). d. Morality: Is the differentiation of intentions, decisions, and
This the world that God created and we live in to this day. In the natural world, Paul explains in Romans 1:20 “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities- His eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” With the many creations that God has produced, the world should not be presented in an evil way. God gives us chances every day to show what is right in the world and how everything should be treated. God wants us to present ourselves in righteousness rather than in sin. When we receive God and his word, we should receive it with open arms rather than resist it.
For example, one of the Ten Commandments ‘Thou shall not kill’ should not be broken and is applied to situations such as the death penalty or abortion. This links to the divine command theory. This is a meta-ethical theory which proposes that what is moral is determined by God and that to be moral is to follow his commands. This theory claims that morality is ultimately based on God and the right action is the one that God requires. The divine commands vary in religions but in the end, they all have in common that moral obligations depend on God.
What specific action(s) should Christians take regarding the environment and its preservation or restoration? Debreshia Wright Essay 3 What specific action(s) should Christians take regarding the environment and its preservation or restoration? Christian, are the people who have chosen to follow God, and by doing so they should be the first partakers to in preservation and restoring the environment. I believe that clean water campaigns are more need than anything due to the fact that water is needed to sustain life for humans, animals, and plants What a dirty earth we live in! We rely on clean water, for most of all of our needs from drinking, sanitation, and agriculture.
Trinitarian theology is essential to the evangelic mind. We find the theme of Father, Son, and Spirit woven throughout our various Christian theologies in a masterful way. But what of the Atonement of Jesus Christ for the sins of the world? Where do we see the Trinity in God’s beautiful conclusion to his much larger redemptive story? The evangelic community seems silent when it comes to this region of theology and the Trinity.
Analytical Review of the Book of James The book of James has been called the practical book of the New Testament by many. This review will cover the purpose of the book, why it was included in the Bible, what would be missing if not included, and how it applies or is relevant to today. The purpose of the book of James is to foster practical Christian living. The church people in James’ day were beginning to have undermining attitudes and practices. James speaks against these in his teaching.
As a Christian we have authority over our life, and not our biology. Taking ownership over our life’s thoughts, actions, and behaviors will add greatly to our fellowship with Christ and others. Humanity is a in a fallen state. In the task of exploring positive avenues it will help decrease negative assumptions in a person’s life. Looking at one’s strength in characteristics and behaviors helps decrease negative emotions in a counseling setting (Harris, Thoresen,
Man was created with moral and spiritual capacities, among other things, from God so that we may understand our identity as His creation. “Theists believe that the purpose of mankind is to know God” (Weider & Gutierrez, 2011, p. 60). The Bible, according to Christians, is just one tool through which God speaks to man. In John 17:3 and Leviticus 19:37 we see just a few examples of God’s purpose for mankind. God also has standards for man regarding morality and/or ethics.
For the sake of the common good, it requires respect for the universal destination of goods and respect for the right to private property. Christian life strives to order this world's goods to God and to fraternal charity. Respect for the Integrity of Creation 2415 The seventh commandment enjoins respect for the integrity of creation. Animals, like plants and inanimate beings, are by nature destined for the common good of past, present, and future humanity. Use of the mineral, vegetable, and animal resources of the universe cannot be divorced from respect for moral imperatives.