Genesis 2.8-9

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Image generated by AI from Dall.e prompt 'An expressive oil painting of A beautiful, lush Garden of Eden with a river flowing through. Trees providing fruit and delight.'

Image generated by AI from Dall.e prompt ‘An expressive oil painting of A beautiful, lush Garden of Eden with a river flowing through. Trees providing fruit and delight.’

Limerick



There once was an Eden so fair,
God planted a garden with care.
He placed there the man to be king,
And from the soil, life did spring,
A paradise made for us to share.

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Potential actions to take in response



One practical way to respond to the teaching of the bible passage Genesis 2.8-9 is to appreciate and value our natural environment. This passage speaks of God’s creation of a garden for Adam and Eve, and how He placed them in it to tend and care for it. We can take this lesson to heart and make sure that we are doing our part to protect and preserve our environment. This could include recycling, reducing our carbon footprint, using energy efficient appliances, and taking part in community cleanups. It also means being mindful of our own personal impact on the environment, such as reducing the amount of trash we generate and responsibly disposing of it. By being more conscious of the Earth we live in, we can ensure that future generations will have access to a healthy and vibrant environment.

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Related passages



Themes: God’s creation of the Garden of Eden, humans’ responsibility to care for it, and God’s blessing.
Bible passages: Genesis 1:26-28 – God creates humans in His image to have dominion over nature; Psalm 104:14-15 – God provides for humans and all creatures; Deuteronomy 11:13-17 – Humans are to be obedient to God’s commandments and care for the land.

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