Has Man fulfilled God`s mission of creation as portrayed in Genesis 1:26?
And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth'(Genesis 1:26
Man has failed to fulfilled God`s mission of creation as portrayed in Genesis 1:26 in a number of ways;
Man has put himself at the centre of the world and puts himself first and forgets God which was not the case before creation.
Mankind has failed to take care of God`s creation like animals. Some people use animals for evil purposes for instance witchcraft sacrifice practices. Man has also led to extinction and death of animals which he is supposed to protect. There has also been pollution of rivers by man as well as destruction of forests which act as habitats to some animals. There is environmental degradation in support of development yet man is supposed to protect the environment.
There is too much discrimination among God's people yet all people are equal before God. Church leaders and Christians continue to treat people basing on tribe, race, financial status, political status. God created all people in his image to be equal.
There is kidnapping and child slaughter, sacrifice by self styled witches and false prophets. This has been worsened by human trafficking. Man is supposed to be custodian of God's creation
Man has today manufactured weapons like landmines, nuclear weapons, bombs, guns that has destroyed untold number of lives, property and wildlife.
Today man trusts in science theories more than God's which has broken relationship between God and man.
There are currently many sex deviations like homosexuality that have even been endorsed in some churches. Some people practice prostitution and yet they are in God's image. Bible says the body is a God's temple therefore they abuse God's creation. Other sexual deviations include: rape, defilement, an masturbation. Man's body is supposed to be a temple of worship.
Introduction of strict family planning methods by governments. These include contraceptives which limit reproduction and expansion of God's kingdom.
Man has changed God's creation into worship idols instead of God who is the only God.
However, man has also tried to fulfill God's mission of creation in Gen 1:26 in the following ways;
Man is in the position of great responsibility. He is a co-creator with God. He has done this through production of children.
Man has taken care of the environment and rest of God's creation.
Man has worshiped and glorified God's name for the work and mighty which was one of reasons of creating him in his own image.
God created man in his image so as to identify with him. Mankind has maintained a special relationship with God.
Some people have opted to study religious subjects as well as pursue religious careers like priests and pastors.
Some people have exhibited exact characteristics of God like being, caring, merciful and loving on earth. Some have started charities to help the disadvantaged.
Some people have endured persecution in the name of God
Ivan N. Baliboola
The author has worked with some of the most well-known and influential East African brands, conducting marketing, Public relations, strategies, crisis management, and social media. He is a proud Award winner of the prestigious Public Relations Association of Uganda excellence Awards. He has volunteered his life to addressing environment and health related causes. He is also a blogger, professional critic, and strategist.
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