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  1. We as Adventist when we observe the Sabbath, we are indeed being responsible towards the environment. According to Leviticus 25:3-6 the Lord tells us to sow our fields in six days.BUT on the seventh day is a holy solemn rest not only for us human beings but also for the Land.

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    • When we look at the big picture that God painted for his people, we see the Sabbath as the center of that picture. God created Adam and Eve, the next act of creation was the Sabbath. The Sabbath was created for man. Therefore, it was and is the intention of God to use that time for Him and Man to meet togather. When he established Israel he setforth Sabbaths for them, Feast, sabbaths, weekly sabbath, yearly, sabbath and the one important Nationel Sabbath that in my opinion the world needs more than any thing to solve thair financial mess, that is the Jublee Sabbath, Lev.25:9-17

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  2. I know that the Lord can convict us of those times when we have taken our gifts and authority and used them unwisely. Especially, when it deals with how I treat people and animals I pray that I will be open to the Holy Spirit to know when I have not been right. He can help me do what I can to remedy past actions and learn how to appropriately use gifts and authority in the future. In God is grace and hope, and I am so thankful for Him and His teaching and leading in my life.

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  3. What is meant by, "Sabbath observance underscores the importance of our integration with the total environment?” Integrate means to bring together as a whole or unite as one. If we have dominion over it, how can we then be united as one with it?

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    • We are under dominion of God, but it was Jesus' prayer that we be One with Him and His Father. It would seem then, that a proper dominion is only found in oneness. Anything other than this is no different than any earthly hierarchy and a system of caste. Being one with the environment as it's caretakers would lead to treating that environment with due consideration for the best interest of all who dwell within it.

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    • Diane, I am one with my family even though I have dominion over my family. It is that oneness that helps me govern with sensitivity towards those I serve, recognizing that the happiness and well being of one impacts the happiness and well being of all. This, in my view, is the idea behind the oneness with creation that is referenced in the lesson.

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  4. God made the world in six days. The seventh day,He rested. When we rest on the Sabbath,we show that we want to spend time with Him. Also,on the weekdays,some of us plant new trees or take care of our pets. On the Sabbath, we stop our weekend plans,forget about them,and listen to the still,small voice of God. I think the sabbath is great,and you should too. God wants us to spend time with Him, that's why He created the Sabbath day,so we could spend time with Him. We should try every Sabbath,to spend some time with Him,maybe at a park,and look at the nature around us. God created the environment for us to enjoy. God loves to make us happy,and to say thank you, we should take care of this world. Remember, God wants us to take care of the environment. God bless you!

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