At church last Sunday we were given important reminders about caring for our environment and being good stewards of our resources. I really am grateful for the way Gregg presented the information and challenge. It was scriptural and practical. I like the idea that re-using, reducing and recycling can actually be a form of worshiping God. It shows that we care about what He made.
Gregg’s message has stimulated some interesting blog discussions which have all been very good. I started thinking last night about the environment and our minds. There are similarities between pollution and sin:
- We all are stuck in a system where both are out of control
- Maybe we can’t avoid either of them completely, but we all need to try to be as pure as we can
- We each need to look at both pollution and sin on a personal level. It’s more important than judging what other people do.
- Pollution is sin against the earth, sea, and sky; sin is pollution in our minds, bodies, and relationships
This comparison breaks down when I think about solutions.
The problem of pollution and wise use of resources will only be solved when we all work together. The problem of sin and
impurity will only be solved when we individually come to Christ.
This is a picture of a contaminated river. It is also what we all look like inside.
Good comparison, Mike. I think it’s possible to change our ways. It will probably be many individuals for many more years until the problems are more noticeable to more people, and then then [erhaps the critical mass of Those Who Understand and Act can tip the scales. Hopefully, before it’s too late…
I like your connection, too, Mike. Thanks for writing and continuing the discussion. This is always encouraging, to see that others are talking and thinking, too.!