Stewardship of the Earth is a profound theme found throughout the Bible. It accentuates our responsibility towards the creation that surrounds us. Here are ten impactful Bible quotes that reflect the importance of caring for our planet, infused with wisdom and purpose.
Genesis 1:28
“God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.’”
Psalms 24:1
“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.”
Leviticus 25:23
“The land must not be sold permanently, because the land is mine and you reside in my land as foreigners and strangers.”
Matthew 6:26
“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”
Revelation 11:18
“The nations were angry, and your wrath has come. The time has come for judging the dead and for rewarding your servants the prophets and your people who revere your name, both great and small—and for destroying those who destroy the earth.”
Isaiah 24:5
“The earth is defiled by its people; they have disobeyed the laws, violated the statutes, and broken the everlasting covenant.”
Ecclesiastes 3:19
“Surely the fate of human beings is like that of the animals; the same fate awaits them both: as one dies, so dies the other. All have the same breath; humans have no advantage over animals.”
Proverbs 12:10
“The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.”
Colossians 1:16
“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.”
Genesis 2:15
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.”
These verses not only emphasize stewardship but also compel us to reflect on our relationship with the Earth. May we strive to embody these teachings in our daily lives, honoring and protecting the magnificent world we inhabit.
