Detail from "Peceable Kingdom” (1990) by John August Swanson. Image from here (accessed 3/31/26).
Our First job description
Quick! What was our first job description?
God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature
So they can be responsible for the fish in the sea, the birds in the air, the cattle,
And, yes, Earth itself, and every animal that moves on the face of Earth.”
God created human beings; he created them godlike,
Reflecting God’s nature. He created them male and female.
God blessed them: “Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take charge! Be responsible for fish in the sea and birds in the air, for every living thing that moves on the face of Earth” (Gen 1:26-28 MSG).
According to Scripture, the original commandment given to humanity wasn't a list of “don'ts,” but a call to action: to care for a Creation that God Himself would call “very good.”
This is the heart of “Green Theology.” It suggests that we aren't owners of this Earth, but regents—caretakers to represent the interests of the High King until He returns. Caring for creation isn't just a modern trend; it’s our original—and sacred—assignment.
Ready to see what this looks like in one of the most stunning places on Earth?
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Click on the panel below to view “Green Theology from Ngorongoro.”