Following up on previous thread: One of the most important ideas that emerged in writing my next book #TurningofDays is how infrequently we recognize nature's bent toward decay in our evaluation of life on this earth.

Like us, nature exists under curse & groans for redemption. Like us, she is at war w/in herself & what is "natural" may not be good or right.

Nature can teach us about reproduction & fertility, but it can't make moral decisions about it. It can teach us how to survive, but it cannot teach us the ethics of survival.

God has created an amazing world. But here's the thing: Hebrews 2 tells us it is not yet completely submissive to the Son. There are a lot of things that happen that press against the values of the King.

(Which shed a LOT of light on miracles like Jesus calming the storm & cursing the fig tree, btw.)

Nature groans for redemption as much as humans do. One minute, she can praise her creator & tell His greatness & the next, seek to destroy the creature He has made. Pretty standard practice for life on this earth, tbh.

Our work is what it's always been: Seek those values that align w/ the nature & likeness of Christ. The natural world can reveal some of those to us; but her message is mixed & must be informed by person of Jesus Christ & His kingdom.