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Saint-Columba
In this sermon, Ps Daimon Mkandawire from the Council for World Mission calls us to an urgent and sacred reflection on ecological justice through the lens of Scripture. Drawing from Genesis 1:31 and Romans 8, he reminds us that God’s creation was declared very good—a divine affirmation of its sacred worth. Yet today, creation groans under the weight of human greed, inequality, and environmental destruction.
Key Takeaways:
- Creation is sacred and not disposable – God declared the earth “very good.” It bears His delight and presence.
- We must lament the state of the earth – From rising temperatures to pollution and species extinction, creation is groaning, and the church must not remain silent.
- Ecological sin is a spiritual emergency – Silence is complicity. As Christians, we are called to repent not just personally but collectively for the systems that harm creation.
- The climate crisis is a gospel issue – Caring for creation is not just political or scientific; it is central to our faith and mission.
- Jesus shows us a different path – In the wilderness, He rejected power, greed, and recklessness. So must we, embracing humility, reverence, and ecological responsibility.
- Hope is still alive – Just as creation groans like a mother in childbirth, something new is possible. Through repentance and solidarity, we can restore what God called good.
Reflection: How are you responding to creation’s cry? What changes can you make to live in reverence with the earth and honor the God who made it?
