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We believe the whole world is God's creation: humans and animals, land and plants, Milky Way and the stars. When God created the world, God entrusted man: „And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to till it and to keep it"- we read this in the beginning of the Bible, in the book of Genesis, in the second chapter. According to this command, man is to care the world while utilizing natural resources for his benefit. Divine guidance for cultivation and guardianship means that we must treat nature as a careful host. We should not view nature as something to be exploited, but rather we should view it like a wise and forward-looking gardener who preserves natural treasures for future generations as well.
Every day we experience that we cannot keep God's command. We all see the adverse effects of global warming, the negative weather changes and urban smog. There is a steady lack of water in the growing part of our planet, many species are extinct. The amount of exploitable minerals and fuels decreases, as well as carbon dioxide, emitted into the atmosphere, increases. This makes our planet less and less usable. There is an urgent need for global action to reduce environmental damage and stop destruction.
What can be done?
„If I knew that tomorrow the world would be over, I would still plant an apple tree," said Martin Luther. At the 500th anniversary of Lutheran reformation a fruit tree is planted as a national movement in virtually every Protestant parish in Hungary.
During September-October we celebrate the Genesis Week and pay special attention to the protection of the created world. This is the highlight of common celebration and joint action.
Our personal responsibility
In our own lives we can do a lot to safeguard the creation of God and the nature around us. Much depends on small things. If we can keep an eye in our everyday life to abandon unnecessary packaging materials, to collect garbage selectively and compost, we can do a lot for our environment. If we can, let us walk on foot, go by bicycle or by public transport, and only sit in a car if unavoidable. If we have the opportunity, use renewable energy in our home. If we have a garden, we can produce as many fruit and vegetables as possible for our family.
Tip
Let's examine our lives, what can we change to protect our environment? Go on and start to realize it!
God's word
