(this is more of a teaching on my heart than a blog for this post)
when i saw that quote (next to my pataoes) it broke my heart. it made me think why do people hate animals?
when i saw that quote (next to my pataoes) it broke my heart. it made me think why do people hate animals?
What are your thoughts on how God views animals?
What do you think when someone says, “God loves animals”?
God made humans. God made animals. God made the Earth. Humans are to take care of and use the earth. God gave humans authority over animals (Genesis 1:28). Thus humans are to be caretakers and assume control & protection over everything God made, including animals. Not take advantage of our role.
God intentionally created animals and continually provides and cares for them. God provides food for wild animals (Psalm 147:9 & Exodus 23:11). Animals are not to be over worked (Exodus 23:12). Animals are not to be hunted to extinction (Deuteronomy 22:6-7). Animals are not to be underfed (Deuteronomy 25:4).
Animals are worth protecting. Granted humans have authority over animals, just because they are secondary to humans doesn’t mean animals are not valued. Yet compared to God, He puts them to shame. Animals are not for humans to Neglect, Abuse, Starve, Abandon, or Poach. Animals deserve to be loved and respected.
Why should I care?
If you come along to see an animal needing help, don’t pass by it. Stop and help the animal (Exodus 23:4-5), or call some one who can. If we want to be like God, we should take care of animals (Proverbs 12:10).
In case you were day dreaming…
· Animals are not to be underfed
· Animals are not to be over worked
· Animals are not to be hunted to extinction
· Humans must assume control and protection over the Earth
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