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Prov 8:12-36 Pp. 589-590 August 30, 2009 Care of Creation
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In the beginning… God made the whole earth – Gen 1:31 – “and it was very good” God made us stewards of the whole earth – Gen 1:28 – “rule over” or “have dominion over” God made us to work the land – Gen 2:15 – re: Eden “to work it and take care of it” God’s vision: Shalom (wholeness, order, peace) on earth
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The Way of Wisdom Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom God is God and we are not! Proper perspective on who we are relative to: – God – One another – Creation He’s got the whole world in his hands
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“It was very good” God cherishes His creation Wisdom delighted at the dawn of creation General revelation of God in nature – Interrelated systems = interrelated Trinity – Creative, intricate, beautiful, fun, glorious, vast… Christ died to reconcile all things, in heaven and on earth, to himself (Col 1:20) – Christ died to restore shalom – Reminder: UC (Celtic) cross
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Stewardship & Earthkeeping Stewards – task is to manage someone else’s stuff – Examples – wet nurse Workers & Caregivers / Caretakers – Example – children’s arts and crafts We are God’s earthkeepers! - financial planner
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Stewardship & Earthkeeping Make Wise Choices – Learn about the issues – Think from a different perspective Where is the “away” in throw away? – Ask before act Consider Justice – Examples: Coffee, tea and sugar Keep Perspective – People and relationships are most important – Live! We do need to use some things sometimes! – God is still in control, and Christ is our hope! Enjoy Creation! - Olympics debate
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Creation is our Home “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and earth what they produce. Marry and have sons and daughters… Seek the peace and prosperity of the city…” (Jer 29:4-7) Creation is our home! Seek the best for all of creation. Prayer from Psalm 104
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