What does the Bible have to say about climate change? I’ve been studying the Bible since I started first grade at a Christian school. In all that time, I don’t ever recall seeing anything in the Bible to indicate that climate change will destroy the earth. You’ve got things that sound like comets striking the earth, earthquakes, the sun darkened, the moon to blood. Sure, pollution in the air can make the moon look red. But over all, climate change isn’t it.
Second, who says the climate changing is a bad thing? Change isn’t always bad. What if the earth is evolving? Our planet is working its way across the galaxy. There are cosmic things at work we don’t even know about or understand. If our climate is really changing, then what if it’s all part of something bigger than us? Men are so convinced they have such a huge impact on this planet, but we’re like ants on a mountain.
I believe we are to be good stewards of the earth and take care of it, yes.
“The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof; the world and they that dwell therein.” (Psalms 24:1)
In the grand scheme of things, the sky is not falling over climate change. The greater danger to our planet is our wickedness… THAT is what will bring upon us the calamities foretold by the prophets.
Not only that, but calling upon God seems to be the only thing that can protect you from those calamities.
“But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come: And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Acts 2:16-21)
If our land needs healing, the Bible’s prescription is to turn from our wicked ways and call upon God. There’s nothing mentioned here about reducing your carbon footprint.
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14)
It Doesn’t Have to Be Either/Or. How About “Yes, And…”?
So, yes, take care of the earth. It’s the Lord’s; and we should honor and be good stewards over it. If people would separate environmentalism from politics and if environmentalism wasn’t being weaponized by some on the left, then more conservatives might see the merits of it.
Unfortunately, the hysterics is being used to implement socialism… which just turns off most conservatives. Any ideas about environmentalism seem like the hysterics of the sky-is-falling-socialists instead of viable options. The truth is, finding more effective, efficient, cleaner and affordable energy is a good thing.
The earth isn’t going to end over climate change. We don’t need to raise everyone’s taxes to 90% and adopt socialism to save our planet. Saving our planet requires repenting and turning to God!
Enjoying our stay here requires cleaning up after ourselves and taking care of the beautiful world God gave us!
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I enjoy your Common Sense approach to and in your writings Marnie. You are explicit enough to be understood without the reader or listener thinking you are preaching to the Choir. Thank you for bringing such important information out in such an articulate manner. Please keep up the good work(s). A Day Without Your commentaries truly resembles A Day Without Sunshine.
Ah, thank you so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying them. Your encouragement and support is priceless!