“And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food.” (Genesis 1:29)
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God’s Creation of Plants
Genesis 1:29
“And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food.”
Psalm 104:14
“You cause the grass to grow for the cattle and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth.”
Acts 14:17
“Yet he did not leave himself without witness, for he did good by giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness.”
Genesis 2:9
“And out of the ground the Lord God made to spring up every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food.”
Isaiah 28:29
“This also comes from the Lord of hosts; he is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom.”
Proverbs 3:18
“She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.”
Jeremiah 29:5
“Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat their produce.”
Job 12:7-8
“But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you; or the bushes of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you.”
Matthew 6:28-30
“And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin.”
Psalm 23:1-2
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures.”
Healing and Natural Remedies
Exodus 15:26
“Saying, “If you will diligently listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and do that which is right in his eyes and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, your healer.”
Proverbs 17:22
“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
1 Peter 2:24
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.”
Jeremiah 30:17
“For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord, because they have called you an outcast.”
James 5:14
“Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.”
Isaiah 53:5
“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”
Revelation 22:2
“Through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.”
Matthew 9:12
“But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.”
Mark 16:18
“They will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
2 Kings 20:5
“Turn back and say to Hezekiah the leader of my people, thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears; behold, I will heal you.”
Responsibility in Consumption
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”
1 Corinthians 10:31
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
Romans 14:21
“It is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that causes your brother to stumble.”
1 Thessalonians 5:21
“But test everything; hold fast what is good.”
Proverbs 20:1
“Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.”
Proverbs 23:20-21
“Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty.”
Luke 12:48
“But the one who did not know and did what deserved a beating will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.”
James 4:17
“So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.”
Matthew 5:13-14
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored?”
Using Wisdom in Choices
Proverbs 2:6
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 4:7
“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Ecclesiastes 7:12
“For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense, but the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it.”
James 1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him.”
Proverbs 21:5
“The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.”
Proverbs 28:26
“Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.”
Proverbs 13:16
“Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.”
Luke 16:10
“One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.”
Proverbs 12:15
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.”
Community and Fellowship
Hebrews 10:24-25
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”
1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.”
Proverbs 27:17
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
Acts 2:46-47
“And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts.”
Galatians 6:2
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
Romans 12:10
“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”
Philippians 1:3-5
“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.”
1 John 4:7
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.”
Colossians 3:13-14
“Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”
Malachi 3:16
“Then those who feared the Lord spoke with one another. The Lord paid attention and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before him of those who feared the Lord and esteemed his name.”
Joy and Gratitude
Philippians 4:4
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.”
Psalms 107:21
“Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man!”
1 Chronicles 16:34
“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!”
Colossians 3:15
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.”
Psalm 100:4
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!”
Psalm 136:1
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.”
Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Psalm 30:5
“For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
James 1:17
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Final Thoughts
Reflecting on these verses, it’s clear that God created a world filled with plants and beauty. He provides these for us, not only for nourishment but for healing as well. We are called to be wise and responsible in how we use these gifts, showing respect for our bodies as they are temples of the Holy Spirit. Alongside this, it is important to embrace community and support each other, showing gratitude for all that God gives us.
In everything we do, whether in sharing knowledge about alternative health practices or maintaining a lifestyle that honors God, let us glorify Him. Serving one another and finding joy in our lives reminds us of His goodness.
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