Stewardship Conflicts

Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Stewardship Conflicts. Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands. thou hast put all things under his feet, all sheep, and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field, the fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the sea. Psalm eight, six through eight.

The commission to rule over Earth was never withdrawn from humanity by the Creator. That Dominion mandate implies authorization for the following human enterprises. discovery of truth, science, research, exploration. Application of truth: agriculture, engineering, medicine, technology. Implementation of truth, commerce, transportation, government.

Interpretation of truth, fine arts, literature, theology. And transmission of truth, education, communication, homemaking. When that authority was first delegated by the Creator, Earth was very good.

However, Adam's failure in his first assignment created an ongoing conflict with humanity's efforts on every front.

Now the whole creation groaneth. as the very ground from which all things are made conflicts with the environment. Sin and death are the conditions of existence, and ignorance of God's ideas apart from God's revelation is rampant. Humanity's strive is to serve ourselves, not God or others. and the ability to obey comes only through God's new creation.

One day, all these wrongs will be righted. With the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Until that day, Our mandate remains as stewards over the earth. 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.

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