GOOD STEWARDSHIP

CREATION

• When God created our first parents he made them stewards of His creation
• God instructed them to be fruitful and multiply
• He also instucted them to make good use of the earth
• These both can relate to the natural resources of the earth as well
• To fulfill this we have to nmake good use of our natural resources

SEVENTH COMMANDMENT

• The seventh commandment enjoins integrity of creation
• Animals like all other things are destined to the common good of past, present, and future
• Man's dominion over all things on the earth is not guaranteed
• It is limited by concern for his neighbors quality of life
• It requires a religious respect for the ingtegrity of life

GOODS OF CREATION

• The goods of creation are destined for the whole human race
• A majority of the world's goods are consumed by a minority of the population
• A man is called to imitate Christ

STEWARDS OF CREATION

• People must be just ehen dealing with other people
• People must avoid excessive consumption
• Care must be taken for all goods of creation
• Every Christian has a personal obligiation to use the goodsnof the as God wills

DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN SOCIETY

• An increased sense of God and self-awareness are key to development
• This development multiplies material goods
• It also puts these goods into service of the person and his freedom
• It reduces dire poverty and economic exploitation
• It makes respect for cultural identities and openness to the transcendent