What does the Bible say about taking care of animals?
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The Bible teaches that animals are God’s creatures, entrusted to human care under His sovereign rule, and that godly people treat them with wise, compassionate stewardship. Proverbs 12:10 commends the righteous person who considers an animal’s needs, while Proverbs 27:23 urges attentive oversight of livestock. God gave humanity dominion in Genesis 1:26, not permission for cruelty or waste, but a calling to cultivate His world faithfully. The Sabbath command extends rest even to working animals in Exodus 20:10, and Deuteronomy 25:4 protects an ox from needless deprivation. Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:26 and Luke 12:6, along with Jonah 4:11, show God’s awareness and care for His creatures.
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- Proverbs 12:10 13 votes
- Proverbs 27:23 8 votes
- Genesis 1:26 6 votes
- Matthew 6:26 6 votes
- Jonah 4:11 4 votes
- Luke 12:6 4 votes
- Deuteronomy 25:4 4 votes
- Psalms 50:10-11 4 votes
- Genesis 2:15 4 votes
- Exodus 20:10 3 votes
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