Are Humans ABUSING the Earth for Resources?

Are humans ABUSING the earth for its resources, or did God create the earth FOR human beings? In this presentation, Martyn Iles gives us a biblical answer to this question.
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Martyn Iles is an Australian lawyer, commentator, and preacher living in the US. He is the Chief Ministry Officer at Answers in Genesis, a large Christian apologetics and education ministry known for its famous Ark Encounter and Creation Museum attractions in Northern Kentucky, which are visited by 1.5 million people each year. From 2018-2023, Martyn was the managing director of the Australian Christian Lobby, one of Australia’s largest political movements.
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[@Karposh_]

Great voice of sanity Martyn and most Christians would agree with you on every point that you raised regarding the climate change insanity. However, the sad reality is that the world has turned its back on God and it prefers to mock people like us for believing in a "sky daddy". People are no longer grounded in faith and have become a neurotic mess. Good news is that, unlike the climate crazies of the world, we don't lose any sleep over things that are out of our control. I know I sleep soundly at night knowing that everything is in God's hands. Some comforting words for Christians who continue to worry about the climate: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34.

[@boison.a]

God bless you Martyn.

[@Kathleen253]

Thank you Martyn for your perspective on the climate madness.

[@HarryNicNicholas]

he's wrong, he's an idiot, it's easy to make changes that are a benefit anyway. people like this guy stink as humans, you practically welcome the end of the world, you're sick.

[@alisonmoffitt1051]

So refreshing to here this from the 'pulpit'.

[@nazarenedavid6332]

Martin, I listen to your explanation of current debates going around the world since you always explain each topic from the Bible. May God continue to use you as his mouthpiece. With respect from India

[@joa43211]

Thank you Martyn for this Biblical perspective, the truth! Side note:, Rhino horns are not made of ivory, but keratin. Elephant tusks would be a good example of ivory.

[@HarryNicNicholas]

what do you expect from clowns like this, they love ignorance and worship ignorance.

[@joyobrien4749]

Always good to hear your teachings. You are my "go to" when I want to know something...thank you for sharing truth of God's Word

[@HarryNicNicholas]

he talks dross but i guess you love dross.

[@andrewvidler6693]

You are not very kind with your words here. Perhaps you need to reflect on your attitude in life in general. I will pray for you.​@@HarryNicNicholas

[@SD-xs3py]

Amen! Truth from God’s word, so logically presented.

[@PennySmart]

Excellent, thank you for announcing truth!

[@leonnorris8668]

17:17 Wish people would read the Bible All the truth is in it Thanks for taking a stance against those that are spreading untruths

[@peteverhelst2088]

Truth is not in it….. it is truth. Period . It can’t be any other way being God’s inspired word!

[@peteverhelst2088]

Martyn , I really appreciate your perspectives. What troubles me is your go to… human race rather than mankind. Perhaps I’m old but I think it important not to allow the gender people to dictate how we speak and twist our thinking by seemingly innocent phrases or words they would have us discontinue using

[@gordonflash8976]

Even if you were correct about this “go to human race thing” please explain the difference and the problematic results in theology.

[@carolmiller1622]

God Bless Martyn Iles A man of God New Zealand

[@sarahjones79]

Voice of truth ❤😰

[@ladonakoon6180]

Thank you!

[@FriendOfChrist]

I am not a climate alarmist, and I agree that Greta Thunberg and Al Gore are wrong - really wrong -- but Revelation 11:18 says one of the things we're judged for in the end is for destroying the earth. "The nations were angry, and your wrath has come. The time has come for judging the dead, and for rewarding your servants the prophets and your people who revere your name, both great and small - and for destroying those who destroy the earth."

[@gordonflash8976]

Did Martin not touch on this around about the 5 min mark? Additionally we all die and stand before God to be judged for our sins, do you think you have no other sins that you will be judged for, such that you will avoid the judgement by compliance with climate change measures? Being fearful of the fulfilment of any verse in scripture undermines the security you should have regarding your own salvation. Maybe study why you can be sure of your salvation?

[@FriendOfChrist]

@@gordonflash8976 - as I said, I'm not a climate alarmist and think thunberg and gore are wrong - as Martyn said - but, no, he did not address that verse in Revelation. Climate change has always existed, but we are not good stewards of the planet and Revelation says one of the reasons the world is judged at the end is because they are destroying the earth. The seal rescues that Namibia does is pretty good evidence of man's poor stewardship. Read what I have posted about me on the about page of my channel if you doubt my salvation. I don't doubt it, and since you don't know me, I'd say you have a lot of hubris to think you can tell if I'm saved or not because I point out a verse in the Bible. The question of my salvation is up to God. Not you. Especially since you ignore everything else I said in the comment. Again, I am not a climate alarmist, and I completely reject the man-made climate change debate. Doesn't change the fact that we're doing a lousy job of stewardship on this planet.

[@davidh.7138]

The prophets also stated that this time around we would be judged by fire. Noah’s generation was judged by water, we will be judged by over heating.

[@HarryNicNicholas]

@@gordonflash8976 tripe, you all talk total tripe. climate change denial is just the dumbest thing, even if it weren't true you still benefit from acting as if it is, cleaner air, cleaner water, new technologies, cheaper energy, religists are really the dumbest animals on the planet i swear.

[@BigBrotherwillwatchyou]

The elites are destroying it by poisoning the earth food water and air (SRI).

[@MariaGomez-yr1zw]

Martin, I would be interested in knowing what your opinion is about what took place in Israel on October 7th. I don't seem to find where you have addressed this catastrophic event. Please include a link here to direct me to the article or message where you spoke about it. Thank you.

[@ainisepalu8427]

God bless you Martyn Iles. Thank you for delivering God's message.

[@WWYG316]

Amen.

[@christinefarrall9391]

Yes. Winter Spring Summer Autumn. Yes. Its not perfect because of sin.

[@MariaGomez-yr1zw]

Can someone here please direct me to what Martyn has said publicly about what took place in Israel on October 7th? Any links will be greatly appreciated.

[@christinefarrall9391]

Yes. I was walking in the wind the other day. Very strong.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Mind you I believe we are not supposed to slash and burn with reckless abandon.

[@gordonflash8976]

I recon he said as much around the 5 min mark. Did you listen to all of it?

[@simplysailingbarnabas4943]

Whilst I appreciate and support the respectful use of resources being mindful that the creation was made for mankind, it is my experience, in my travels in some countries that greedy people have bribed police and soldiers to imprison or kill landowners who seek to stop the taking of their resources. Unrestrained by a Godly conscience men will be selfish and destructive. Even godly farmers ignorant of the complexities of certain environments and climates have depleted the fertility of the land. The one thing we need to pray for is for our Lord Jesus return, to establish His kingdom and to make all things new again. Under Jesus reign Eden or Paradise will also return.

[@christinefarrall9391]

God is outside time that He created. God created time.

[@anne20238]

I fully agree Greta Thunberg is wrong. God is in control. How do you interpret Revelation 11,18, "for destroying those who destroy the earth.” ? Who are destroying the earth and how?

[@BigBrotherwillwatchyou]

The elites, by poisoning the air (SRI) food, water and earth

[@christinefarrall9391]

So clumate change does not exist ?

[@annatjiekruger77]

The climate is in the control of GOD, so if the climate is changing it is by GOD's hand and will change when and how he commands! Just like if the climate changed in the past, it was by GOD's hand!

[@reidveryan9414]

To eat a bacon is biblical.

[@tonikallioinen6969]

What are you talking about? There is no single fact in this video. Environmental crises is the biggest single threat that humans have ever faced and it can't be stopped unless we change the system to system that doesn't use too much natural resources.

[@gordonflash8976]

I think the reason you did not hear the facts when others did is for the reason given in Mathew 13:13-16. I pray you will be blessed by God such that you will be able to hear the facts.

[@face2faith125]

The biggest single threat that humans have ever faced is rejecting God (the Creator and Sustainer of our earth and everything in it) and ignoring His principles for righteous living. This is what has allowed humans to selfishly abuse and destroy this once beautiful world. However, God remains in control of His creation, despite this mess that we’ve made and only He knows and determines when the earth can no longer sustain the evil in it. We should still take responsible measures to restore the damage as much as possible, but we are powerless to control the earths climate.