7: Living as Stewards in a Fallen Creation

 


Genesis 1:28 gives humanity dominion—responsible stewardship under God’s ownership, not ruthless exploitation. The Fall (Genesis 3) introduced the curse: thorns, pain, death, and a creation that groans (Romans 8:20–22). We now live in a world that still reveals God’s glory (Psalm 19; Romans 1:20) yet bears the marks of sin and judgment. Environmental care, animal kindness, and wise use of resources are expressions of obedience, not salvation.

The Flood demonstrates both God’s judgment on sin and His preservation of life. Post-Flood commands (Genesis 9) reaffirm human dignity and the value of animal life while permitting the eating of meat. Stewardship today includes rejecting both the worship of creation and the abuse of it. We anticipate the restoration of all things when Christ returns (Acts 3:21; Revelation 21–22), but we do not confuse that future hope with present political or scientific programs that deny the Creator.

Practical faithfulness looks like gratitude for daily provision, careful management of what God has entrusted to us, and verbal witness that the world is not an accident. Our stewardship points others to the Owner.

Call to action: Identify one area of your daily life (food, energy, possessions, or the outdoors) where you can practice clearer stewardship this month, and pair it with a spoken thanks to the Creator.

DMMC 

10-17-26

Location: Dublin, IN, USA

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