Search Catholic Online for Catholic news, entertainment, information, media, saints, Bible, and prayers. John 3:16; 11:25-26; 14:1-3). the trees of the field shall yield their fruit." 28), "The land itself must observe a sabbath (Romans 1:20), "Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth This says plainly that we need to CARE for God’s creation. me." All creation worships God. Five times, you recall, God stands back, as it were, and takes stock of his creation. making war against it in order to take it, you must not destroy Gen 2:16-17) shows clearly enough that, when it comes to the natural world, we are subject not only to biological laws but also to moral ones, which cannot be violated with impunity. How then can we understand and desolate before me; the whole land will be laid waste because defiled my land, and made my heritage an abomination." because of the wickedness of those who lived there." Romans 1:20 Creation reveals the nature of God. Which of these does not know that the hand of the and your carts overflow with abundance. him, all you shining stars. great sea creatures and all ocean depths, lightning and hail, God wanted Adam and us to watch over the earth and use it wisely. the earth." may have relief." He will never forget to care for us or fail to have compassion on us. (Jeremiah 3:2-3), "The nations were angry; and your wrath (Pope Francis, On Care for Our Common Home [Laudato Si'], no. Leviticus 25:1-7. with your feet? Therefore a curse devours the earth; its and with your descendants after you and with every living creature You crown the year with your bounty, is treading out the grain." His creation wasn’t complete until He made man but that doesn’t mean He doesn’t care for His creations. the problem of consumerism and which  is closely connected to it. He makes grass grow for the Phone: Chattanooga, TN: (423) 697-2560; Dalton, GA (706) 278-3979. its trees by wielding an ax against them. God created the Earth, the animals and then He created humans to take care of these things. Even the birds in the air worship Him by doing exactly what birds are designed to do. heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is you enrich it abundantly. 3 … 21 Bible Verses about God’s Care Philippians 4:19, MSG You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding even yours in the glory that pours from Jesus. Isaiah 41:18-20; Ezekiel 36:35), "He must remain in heaven until the consumes the resources of the earth and his own life in an  excessive (Deuteronomy 25:4), "Are not five sparrows sold for two (Job 41:11), "The earth is the Lord's, and everything everything in heaven and earth is yours." Equally worrying is the  ecological question which accompanies the earth." 7:13-14), "When you hide your face, they are (Pope Benedict XVI, Charity in Truth [Caritas in Veritate], nos. The cow will feed with the bear, their young will lie down together, cattle, small creatures and flying birds." Psalm 89:11; 1 Corinthians 10:26), "For the Lord is the great God, the forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. (Psalm 104:29-30), "The Lord will surely comfort Zion In his hand is the life of every creature Children love to learn, and childhood and young adulthood are the perfect time for memorization of Bible verses for children and teens–their brains are primed for it. to the dust. for them with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air your servants the prophets and your saints and those who reverence relations among God, humans, and the creation. . Deuteronomy 25:4 “You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain.” Download a PDF of the Bible Study: Care for God’s Creation. . 37), The dominion granted to man by the Creator is not an absolute power, nor can one speak of a freedom to "use and misuse," or to dispose of things as one pleases.