Waiheke Island has something in common with much of the rest of the world. In the 19th Century all the trees on the island big enough for saw-logs were harvested, the rest of the vegetation was burned, and the land converted to grazing land. The problem is across much of the world resources were taken to profit a few. Little if any thought was given to putting anything back, while generations to come were left to deal with the deficit. After a one-hundred-fifty years much of Waiheke is once again covered with forest. The birds once again have a place to nest and feed.In the past people have mistaken used fact that God gave people the dominion over the world as an excuse to take what they wanted without concern for putting anything back. An honest look at Genesis1:26-31 & 2:15, however, indicates that God made us caretakers more than just takers.People are the pinnacle of creation, and this world is a place prepared for our use, but that in no way justifies the earth's abuse.This world is marked by sin and the ravages it brings to all creation, Romans 8:22. We long for the time when the Lord finishes His work of redemption, not only in us, but in all the world, Romans 8:23-25. In the mean time we ought to do what we can to care for the home God has given us in which to live.
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