Psalm 8:4-6
“What is man, that you think of him? What is the son of man, that you care for him? You have made him a little lower than God, and crowned him with glory and honor. You make him ruler over the works of your hands. You have put all things under his feet:”
Psalm 8 is a hymn of praise, likely used in worship, reflecting on God's majesty revealed in creation and humanity's unique, honored place within it. The psalmist, perhaps King David, looks up at the night sky and wonders at God's attention to human beings.
How does recognizing humanity's high calling in creation shape our responsibility to the world around us?