What is the one thing you fear most? Maybe the collapse of our government, that your house is robbed, that someone you love is going to die, or even global warming? The correct answer for any Christian should be God! Not spiders, not the dark, and especially not the destruction of our world as we know it! Why should we not fear these things? Mostly because we should not fear anything but God’s wrath if we are His. For now, I’d like to address more closely the fear of global warming and the end of the world.
In Genesis, we are told the story of the Great Flood. We all know how God commanded Noah to build an ark and prepare for the destruction of the ancient world. We also know the promise God made in Genesis 9:11, “Thus I establish My covenant with you: Never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood; never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” He then gives us a physical sign: the rainbow. Why is it then, that if we all supposedly know this verse from Sunday school, we do not believe it?
In Genesis, we are told the story of the Great Flood. We all know how God commanded Noah to build an ark and prepare for the destruction of the ancient world. We also know the promise God made in Genesis 9:11, “Thus I establish My covenant with you: Never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood; never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” He then gives us a physical sign: the rainbow. Why is it then, that if we all supposedly know this verse from Sunday school, we do not believe it?
You may be thinking, “Um, yea...I do believe it.” But I’d like to challenge that idea with this thought: Do you believe in global warming or any related theories which claim that the end is near? If you answered yes, then you do not believe that verse. Global warming would end in a world wide flood. The verse says that is not possible. Point taken?
As for pollution, over-population, or any such problems that would supposedly make earth uninhabitable, do you truly believe in those things? If you do, realize this: Jesus will return one day. How will he return to get us if there is no one left? Any theories that claim the end is near are simply unbiblical. No Christian can believe in doomsday and the second coming.
Does this mean that I am against “going green” and all the efforts to stop the supposed global warming that is happening? No! God gave us the beautiful earth to sustain us. It goes against Biblical principles to tear it apart and leave it in a state of chaos. With the help of modern science we know that is better for the environment to use catalytic converters, leave forests untouched, and not dump garbage into the ocean. To mistreat the earth would be disrespectful to its Creator. It only makes sense that we recycle, avoid littering, and don’t leave our cars idling constantly.
Although I am a fan of recycling, I must warn against the tree-hugger, hippie mentality. If you spend a great majority of your time more concerned for “Mother Earth” then Father God, you have a serious issue. Yes, we should treat the earth with kindness, but we should not worship it. Our goal in life should not be to save the planet, but to help save souls.
In the end, I urge every Christian to disregard all scientific theories that claim the end is near. They are unbiblical, unneeded, and cause foolish fears. Despite the fact that global warming is not happening, we should still treat our planet with respect. Wind energy saves money, but worshipping the earth is breaking one of God’s commandments. Go recycle something. Maybe a global warming article?
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