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Many people are concerned about the damage that they believe humans are doing to the earth and the life it supports
Will humans ruin the earth? Or will they ever be able to live in closer harmony with nature? Will Man Ruin the Earth Beyond Repair?
A reason for hope
The Bible gives us assurance that the future of our planet is secure. It explains why human efforts are not enough to save the earth, and it describes the real change that must be made. It also identifies how this change will come about.
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To save us all ploughing through (I think) about 780,000 words, can you give us a brief precis of what it says about those issues?
the bible's answer to the questions
the vision recorded at Revelation 10:5-7,
Amos 3:7 For the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will not do a thingUnless he has revealed his confidential matter to his servants the prophetsRevelation 11:18 bring to ruin those ruining. the earth. Genesis .12 Yes, God looked upon the earth, and it was ruined; all flesh
God’s Anger Brought to a Finish-- Revelation 15:1 These are the last ones, because by means of them the anger of God is brought to a finish.
And another sign was seen.” (Revelation 12:1, 3, 7-12) Now John reports a third sign: “And I saw in heaven another sign, great and wonderful, seven angels with seven plagues. These are the last ones, because by means of them the anger of God is brought to a finish.”
signs of the times signs of our times ?
luke.12.56 Hypocrites, you know how to examine the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to examine this particular time ?+
How does false religion misrepresent God by its teachings?Romans-1 -25 They exchanged the truth of God for the lie and venerated and rendered sacred service to the creation rather than the Creator, who is praised forever. Amen -----
James 1:13 When under trial, let no one say: “I am being tried by God.” For with evil things God cannot be tried, nor does he himself try anyone.
1 John 2:16 because everything in the world—the desire of the flesh and the desire of the eyes and the showy display of one’s means of life does not originate with the Father, but originates with the world.How does God feel about false religion?
He loves people, but he is angry with religious leaders who misrepresent him and mistreat their followers. He promises that false religion will be destroyed and “will never be found again.” (Revelation 18:21) Soon, God will put an end to all false religion. —Revelation 18:8 . Revelation 18:4
Did the Bible Predict the Way People Think and Act Today?
The Bible’s Answer
Yes, the Bible foretold that people in general would change for the worse during our time. It indicated that this change would lead to a large-scale moral decay and collapse of social values.
a 2Timothy 3:1-5) But the Bible also foretold that some people would not succumb to this breakdown. Rather, with God’s help, they would work to overcome negative influences and to bring their thinking and actions in line with his will.—Isaiah 2:2,3.