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what current consumption habits or industrial practices conflict with a responsible stewardship of the earth?

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Genesis 2:15

“Yahweh God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to cultivate it and to keep it.”

This verse describes God's initial instructions to humanity in the Garden of Eden, establishing a foundational relationship between humans and the created world. It comes early in the book of Genesis, which tells the story of creation and the early history of humanity.

How might we, individually and collectively, balance human flourishing with the well-being of the planet, given our current consumption patterns?

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Leviticus 25:3-4
This passage describes the Sabbatical year, where the land itself is given rest, demonstrating a rhythm of care and limitation.
Psalm 24:1
This psalm declares that 'the earth is Yahweh's, with its fullness,' reminding us of ultimate ownership and our role as stewards, not absolute proprietors.
Romans 8:19-22
This passage speaks of creation groaning and longing for liberation, connecting human actions with the suffering and future hope of the natural world.

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