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NASB | Proverbs 12:12 The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit. |
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Subject: Animals in the New Testament? |
Bible Note: Thank you lionheart, I have been struggling with why I consider this over attention to animals sin and Matthew 6:33 nails it. I have always held to the idea that animals are animals. The dog I am petting today could be dinner tomorrow given my pressed need to feed my family. I suppose some people would find that a little twisted but I think God put all things here on earth for the good of men and women whom are made in Gods likeness. Plus, I also think that animals have a work purpose, as well, in deserving to have a relationship with the human they serve. Cats catch and eat mice and other vermin that bring disease around the household. Dogs provide an early warning system for danger. For this service we feed them thus maintaining their loyalty. It seems though that people pamper their pets as if they have a greater intrinsic value than what I can find to be biblical. My belief is that Idol Worship and False Gods, akin to the way Egyptians Worshipped Animals, is at the root of this problem. MWLaine |