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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& #39;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& #39;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& #39;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& #39;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.