“The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;” – Psalm 24:1
Bible Verses About Caring For The Earth
Genesis 1:26
“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
“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
Leviticus 25:23
“The land must not be sold permanently, because the land is mine and you reside in my land as foreigners and scattered people.” – Leviticus 25:23
Psalms 104:25-26
“There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number—living things both large and small.” – Psalms 104:25-26
Job 12:7-10
“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
Isaiah 24:5
“The earth is defiled by its people; they have disobeyed the laws, violated the statutes and broken the everlasting covenant.” – Isaiah 24:5
Matthew 6:26
“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
Proverbs 12:10
“The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.” – Proverbs 12:10
Romans 8:19-21
“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, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.” – Romans 8:19-21
Colossians 1:16
“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.” – Colossians 1:16
Deuteronomy 20:19-20
“When you lay siege to a city for a long time, fighting against it to capture it, do not destroy its trees by putting an axe to them, because you can eat their fruit. Do not cut them down. Are the trees people, that you should besiege them?” – Deuteronomy 20:19-20
Ecclesiastes 3:19
“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.” – Ecclesiastes 3:19
Isaiah 11:6-9
“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
Jeremiah 12:4
“How long will the land lie parched and the grass in every field be withered? Because those who live in it are wicked, the animals and birds have perished.” – Jeremiah 12:4
Revelation 11:18
“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
Genesis 1:28
“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
Matthew 25:40
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'” – Matthew 25:40
1 Peter 4:10
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” – 1 Peter 4:10
Psalms 148:7-8
“Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths. Lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding.” – Psalms 148:7-8
Proverbs 10:2
“Ill-gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death.” – Proverbs 10:2
Ephesians 5:29
“After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church.” – Ephesians 5:29
James 1:17
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” – James 1:17
Matthew 5:16
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
Genesis 9:3-4
“Everything that lives and moves will be food for you. Just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything. But you must not eat meat that has its lifeblood still in it.” – Genesis 9:3-4
Psalms 96:11-12
“Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it.” – Psalms 96:11-12
Matthew 7:12
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12
Genesis 1:31
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” – Genesis 1:31
Revelation 21:1
“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.” – Revelation 21:1
Final Thoughts
Caring for our planet is essential for our spiritual and physical well-being. The Bible encourages us to appreciate, respect, and protect the earth’s beauty and resources. By doing so, we recognize God’s creation and our role as caretakers. Every act of kindness toward nature reflects our values and beliefs as believers.
Let’s take this responsibility seriously, knowing that our actions impact future generations. Join me in exploring various biblical teachings that inspire us to care for our world and its inhabitants.
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