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Environment
A brief Seventh-day Adventist perspective
God made "the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water" (Revelation 14:7, NIV). He also made people in His image, placing them within this creation to manage the environment in a faithful way.
Are we taking this responsibility seriously?
The refusal of some to practice good stewardship within the boundaries of God's creation has led to an ecological crisis. Our air and water are polluted, our forest and wildlife plundered and our natural resources exploited.
Seventh-day Adventists believe the preservation and nurture of the environment relates intimately with the way we serve God.
We advocate a simple, wholesome lifestyle and call for:
- Respect of creation
- Restraint in the use of the world's resources
- Re-evaluation of our needs
- Reaffirmation of the dignity of created life
God set aside the seventh day of the week, the Sabbath, as a reminder of His creation. Adventists respect the Sabbath. It reinforces our sense of relationship with the Creator and His creation.
Our commitment is to affirm our stewardship of God's creation, although we believe total restoration will be complete only when God makes all things new.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church released a statement on caring for creation in 1992, a statement on the environment in 1995 and a statement on stewardship of the environment in 1996.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in the South Pacific is concerned about the environment.
Outlined below are some tips on how you can make a change towards reducing their impact on the environment.
Green Living Tips
Switch to GreenPowerMost electricity in Australia is generated by burning coal, which emits greenhouse pollution into the atmosphere, trapping further heat and increasing global temperatures. GreenPower is about using clean, renewable energy sourced from the sun, the wind, water and waste. Visit the Australian government GreenPower website for further information on how to make the switch.
Choose energy efficient appliances
Anything from light bulbs to refrigerators use harmful carbon-emitting energy. The decision to use energy efficient applicances will help reduce the impact these have on the environment. Find out how to efficiently use energy at Your Home website.
Be waterwise
Washing with a full load, having a dual flush toilet and installing a rainwater tank are all ways of reducing a household's demand for water. Read more quick tips on how to save water.
Travel more efficiently
Do you really need to drive to the corner shop? Can you plan your trips to reduce the number of times you use your vehicle? Have you considered using public transport? What about carpooling to work? Ride your bicycle and get fit at the same time? Cars account for 6 per cent of all global-warming pollution and is the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions. If you really have to drive, consider these tips for fuel-efficient driving.