“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;” – Psalm 24:1
Bible Verses About Being Stewards Of The Earth
Genesis 1:26 – God intended us to take care of His creation.
“Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.'” – Genesis 1:26
Genesis 2:15 – We have a responsibility to care for the garden.
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” – Genesis 2:15
Psalm 104:25-26 – The earth is filled with God’s creations.
“There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number—living things both large and small. There the ships go to and fro, and Leviathan, which you formed to frolic there.” – Psalm 104:25-26
Isaiah 24:4-5 – The land mourns due to mankind’s actions.
“The earth dries up and withers, the world languishes and withers, the heavens languish with the earth. The earth is defiled by its people; they have disobeyed the laws, violated the statutes and broken the everlasting covenant.” – Isaiah 24:4-5
Leviticus 25:23 – The land belongs to God.
“The land must not be sold permanently, because the land is mine and you are but aliens and my tenants.” – Leviticus 25:23
Matthew 25:14-30 – Parable of the talents teaches stewardship.
“For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property.” – Matthew 25:14
Revelation 11:18 – God’s judgment on those destroying the earth.
“The nations were angry, and your wrath has come. The time has come for judging the dead and for rewarding your servants the prophets and your people who revere your name, both great and small—and for destroying those who destroy the earth.” – Revelation 11:18
Colossians 1:16-17 – Everything was created through Him and for Him.
“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” – Colossians 1:16-17
Job 12:7-10 – Animals and nature can teach us.
“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you.” – Job 12:7-10
Proverbs 12:10 – A righteous person cares for their animals.
“The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.” – Proverbs 12:10
Ecclesiastes 3:19-20 – All go to the same place; we share the earth.
“Surely the fate of human beings is like that of the animals; the same fate awaits them both: As one dies, so dies the other. All have the same breath; humans have no advantage over animals. Everything is meaningless.” – Ecclesiastes 3:19-20
Genesis 9:1-3 – God’s covenant adds to our accountability.
“Then God blessed Noah and his sons, saying to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the earth. The fear and dread of you will fall on all the beasts of the earth, and on all the birds in the sky, on every creature that moves along the ground, and on all the fish in the sea; they are given into your hands.'” – Genesis 9:1-3
Matthew 6:26 – God cares for creation; we should too.
“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” – Matthew 6:26
Genesis 1:28 – We are called to be fruitful and multiply.
“God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.'” – Genesis 1:28
Micah 6:8 – What God requires of us.
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8
Psalms 148:7-13 – All creation praises God.
“Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths… Let them praise the name of the Lord, for at his command they were created…” – Psalms 148:7-13
Romans 8:19-21 – Creation waits in eager expectation.
“For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it…” – Romans 8:19-21
Acts 17:26 – God made every nation and it is His world.
“From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.” – Acts 17:26
2 Peter 3:13 – God promises a new heaven and a new earth.
“But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.” – 2 Peter 3:13
1 Timothy 4:4 – Creation is good and to be received with gratitude.
“For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.” – 1 Timothy 4:4
Isaiah 11:6-9 – Peaceful coexistence in creation.
“The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them.” – Isaiah 11:6-9
1 Corinthians 4:2 – Stewardship requires faithfulness.
“Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” – 1 Corinthians 4:2
Matthew 5:5 – The meek will inherit the earth.
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” – Matthew 5:5
Genesis 1:31 – God saw all He made and it was very good.
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” – Genesis 1:31
Lamentations 3:22-23 – God’s faithfulness extends to creation.
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23
Romans 12:10 – Honor one another above ourselves.
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” – Romans 12:10
Final Thoughts
Being a steward of the earth reflects our responsibility as God’s caretakers. We are called to nurture and protect the environment He created. Each verse reminds us that the earth and everything in it is a gift from Him. As we honor this responsibility, we demonstrate our love and commitment to His creation. Let’s actively participate in caring for the planet and encouraging others to do the same.
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