"What can we do to take care of the earth and not waste its precious resources? How can we help maintain and preserve the beauty of the earth? Here are a few ideas to spark inspiration:
- Remember the Creator. It’s easy to see the beauty and power in nature, but sometimes we can forget where that beauty comes from. Don’t worship the creation instead of the Creator. The earth testifies there is a Supreme Creator (see Alma 30:44).
- Live lagom. In Swedish, the word lagom means “enough” or “just the right amount.” If we use moderation in everything we consume—food, clothing, products—we can avoid wasting valuable resources. Lagom means finding a balance of not too much but also not too little.
- Learn about your environment. Find out what animals and plants are native to where you live. Learn their names and facts about them (for instance, “these plants don’t need much water”; “these animals are nocturnal”). Learning about your environment changes the way you interact with it.
- Live the Word of Wisdom. It’s pretty easy to see the connection between the earth and what we eat. We can help take care of God’s creations by living the Word of Wisdom—this includes eating fruits and grains, but using meat “sparingly” and with gratitude (see Doctrine and Covenants 89).
- Evaluate your actions. How do your actions affect your environment? Your environment includes the nature, space, and people around you. Taking a good look at your impact on the world will help you gain the information you need to receive inspiration from Heavenly Father on what you can do to help take care of the world."
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Church Magazines | For the Sake of the Beauty of the Earth 2021
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Taking Care of the Earth