August 9, 2025 4:00 am
God's original command to humanity was to be fruitful, multiply, and have dominion over the earth, effectively managing its resources and growing until it's filled with the fruits of labor. This responsibility is still in effect, with humans serving as God's stewards of the earth, learning about its systems and processes, and utilizing discoveries to honor the Creator and glorify Him through works of music, art, and literature.
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Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Humanity's first job. Yeah. God saith unto them, Be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth and subdue it. And have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.
This verse is often called the Dominion Mandate and is repeated and amplified in Genesis 9:1-7. The purpose is clear. accept the responsibility to bring into subjection all of earth's systems and creatures, effectively managing its resources, growing and expanding until the earth is filled with the fruits of that labor. Humanity's first job description. When God made the garden eastward in Eden and placed Adam there, Adam was to dress or serve and keep or or guard that special and lavishly designed estate.
In the unique role as initial occupant, but more broadly, As God's steward for Earth. There were no instructions on how to serve and guard, only the general orders from the owner to the steward. Humanity's implied responsibility. Since there were no instructions about the functioning systems of Earth, Adam had to first learn about the Earth's systems and processes, or science. And then organize and utilize the discoveries in productive ways to help others and honor the Creator.
technology. The information about those practical inventions and products of technology. Had to then be accurately disseminated to everyone through business, education, communication, transportation, etc. And finally, both the information and inventions had to be received so that the divine evaluation, very good, Was detailed in works of music, art, and literature. Glorifying and praising God for all He had done in creating and making all things.
The ongoing responsibility is still in effect in us as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Uh If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/slash donate. Your gift of any amount helps us to reach others with biblical truth and encouragement.
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