Wednesday's Word

Christians on Global Warming

This may be my only post on this issue and as you will see there is a very good reason for it. I have been hearing much news about Christian leaders and Christian groups jumping on two separate bandwagons when it comes to global warming. The first group is placing their money, support, and people behind an initiative to educate people about global warming; holding campaigns and events at churches and Christian colleges. The second group of people say that the jury is “not out yet” on global warming and are not endorsing any such global warming campaigns.

Where do I fall on this…
I personally pray that this matter is not one in which the church splits and begins to have “green” or “tree hugger” churches. I believe that God’s word is VERY clear on this issue and that those who are endorsing campaigns with time, energy, effort, and money need to take a moment to carefully read and understand HIS word. YES, we do need to take care and be responsible for the resources God has given us. We are only here for a short amount of time - Christians, earth is our temporary home and we need to take the time to enjoy God’s beautiful creation. We need to tend to our yards, we need to pick up litter, but first we must see that God has given us these things for our enjoyment and our comfort…what an amazing God we have!

I love what Pastor John MacArthur has to say on the issue of preserving the earth: “I’ve told environmentalists that if they think humanity is wrecking the planet, wait until they see what Jesus does to it. Peter says God is going to literally turn it in on itself in an atomic implosion so that the whole universe goes out of existence (2 Peter 3:7-13).”

Brian’s final thought: Don’t get so wrapped up with the here and now (the next buzzword or buzz topic). Satan’s goal is to get Christians so far off track that they are ineffective for God’s kingdom. Global Warming Initiatives: Another ploy by the adversary.