“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters.” – Psalm 24:1-2
Bible Verses About Climate Change
Genesis 1:1 – God created the heavens and the earth, bringing life into existence in perfect balance.
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” – Genesis 1:1
Psalm 19:1 – The sky above displays the splendor of God’s handiwork.
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” – Psalm 19:1
Isaiah 24:4-5 – The earth mourns due to people’s wrongdoing and their disrespect towards nature.
“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
Genesis 2:15 – God entrusted humanity with the responsibility of caring for the earth.
“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
Deuteronomy 20:19 – A reminder of the importance of protecting the environment for future generations.
“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
Job 12:7-8 – Nature speaks of God’s greatness; we can learn from His creation.
“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 12:7-8
Proverbs 12:10 – Caring for animals reflects a righteous character.
“The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.” – Proverbs 12:10
Matthew 6:26 – God takes care of all His creatures; He encourages us to trust in Him.
“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
Revelation 11:18 – The call for stewardship of the earth is echoed in the end times.
“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 – All creation finds purpose in Christ and is part of God’s plan.
“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
Genesis 9:13-15 – God promises to protect the earth and all its creatures.
“I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind.” – Genesis 9:13-15
Psalm 104:24-25 – God’s creation is vast and wonderful, showcasing His wisdom.
“How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number—living things both large and small.” – Psalm 104:24-25
Romans 8:19-21 – Creation awaits the day of renewal and redemption.
“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.” – Romans 8:19-21
Lamentations 3:22-23 – God’s compassion extends to His creation, promising renewal.
“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
Hosea 4:1-3 – A call to take care of both the people and the land.
“Hear the word of the Lord, you Israelites, because the Lord has a charge to bring against you who live in the land: ‘There is no faithfulness, no love, no acknowledgment of God in the land. There is only cursing, lying and murder, stealing and adultery; they break all bonds, and bloodshed follows bloodshed. Because of this the land dries up, and all who live in it waste away; the beasts of the field, the birds in the sky and the fish in the sea are swept away.’” – Hosea 4:1-3
Matthew 5:14 – We must be a light in the world, including in caring for creation.
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14
Ecclesiastes 3:19 – Human fate is tied to the fate of creation.
“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
Isaiah 11:6-9 – A song of peace for creation, where harmony is restored.
“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. The cow will feed with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox.” – Isaiah 11:6-9
2 Chronicles 7:14 – A call to humility and repentance for healing the land.
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” – 2 Chronicles 7:14
Psalm 104:30 – God renews creation by sending His Spirit.
“When you send your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground.” – Psalm 104:30
Proverbs 10:5 – Understanding the seasons and the cycles in our stewardship.
“He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.” – Proverbs 10:5
Colossians 3:2 – Focus on the things above, considering their importance to creation.
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” – Colossians 3:2
Philippians 4:19 – A reminder that our needs will be met, even in uncertain times.
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
Final Thoughts
Reflecting on the Bible’s verses related to our relationship with creation reminds me how crucial it is for us to take care of the earth. The environment is a gift from God, and protecting it is part of our faith journey. We should foster our stewardship role, ensuring that future generations can enjoy the beauty and resources of our planet. God has given us this responsibility not just to love our neighbors but to care for the world around us too.
I encourage everyone to engage deeply with these principles — whether by planting a garden, reducing pollution, or simply appreciating nature. When we work together towards these goals, we live out God’s call for us. And if you’re curious about other topics that can help grow your faith, check out Explaining the Bible. There are topics like Bible verses about Jesus’ sacrifice, or Bible verses about singing and dancing. There’s so much to explore!