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| − | "In the end, nature will be [[dominance|dominant]]." | + | |
| + | <br /> "In the end, nature will be [[dominance|dominant]]." | ||
<ref name="nand">Nature & Natural Disasters (September 8, 2008)</ref> | <ref name="nand">Nature & Natural Disasters (September 8, 2008)</ref> | ||
| − | "Nature has been created for you—a gift." <ref name="WGCII15">[http://newmessage.org/nmfg/Wisdom_from_the_Greater_Community_Volume_2.html Wisdom from the Greater Community | + | <br /> "Nature has been created for you—a gift." <ref name="WGCII15">[http://newmessage.org/nmfg/Wisdom_from_the_Greater_Community_Volume_2.html Wisdom from the Greater Community Book 2], Chapter 25: Environments]</ref> |
| − | + | ==Natural Forces== | |
| − | ==Natural Forces | ||
"The world is driven by powerful geologic and biologic forces. They were set in motion at the beginning of the physical Universe. God has set them in motion to operate on their own, moving in a certain direction. This has produced immense turbulence, even after the creation of this planet. These turbulent forces work throughout the Universe, depending on a world’s particular environment." | "The world is driven by powerful geologic and biologic forces. They were set in motion at the beginning of the physical Universe. God has set them in motion to operate on their own, moving in a certain direction. This has produced immense turbulence, even after the creation of this planet. These turbulent forces work throughout the Universe, depending on a world’s particular environment." | ||
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| − | " | + | Nature "seems to have no real regard for you and your welfare."<ref name="trust">Trusting God (May 7, 2013)</ref> |
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| − | " | + | "If you destroy nature, it will destroy everything you have. You cannot defeat it. It will give you everything you need, but if you violate it too much, it will take everything away."<ref name="retr">The Retribution (January 3, 2010)</ref> |
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| − | Nature | + | ==Being Out of Balance with Nature== |
| − | + | Humanity “is endangering the natural balances that have given humanity such a beautiful and splendid world in which to evolve and to live.” <ref>''Life In The Universe,'' Chapter 1: [https://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-5/life-universe/intelligent-life-universe Facing a Greater Community of Life] </ref> | |
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"The natural world has become unknown to the human family, save for but a few individuals who understand it and hold it in reverence."<ref name="retr"/> | "The natural world has become unknown to the human family, save for but a few individuals who understand it and hold it in reverence."<ref name="retr"/> | ||
| − | + | “Why is the world such a difficult place for human beings? Because they have come from beyond. It is not so difficult for plants and animals, but it is difficult for people because they come from beyond. They have come from a much more pure reality.” <ref> ''Wisdom from the Greater Community, Book 1'' [https://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-6/wisdom-greater-community-book-1/preception-interpretation-reality Perception] </ref> | |
| − | + | ==Nature’s Impact On The Mental Environment== | |
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"Many people seek to be out of doors because it is a freer mental environment than when they | "Many people seek to be out of doors because it is a freer mental environment than when they | ||
| − | are confined with other people. Here people seek communion with nature because nature provides a | + | are confined with other people. |
| + | Here people seek communion with nature because nature provides a | ||
freer and often more conducive mental environment for introspection and for insight into the behavior | freer and often more conducive mental environment for introspection and for insight into the behavior | ||
| − | and interaction of others. Some seek nature purely as a relief." <ref>[http://newmessage.org/nmfg/Wisdom_from_the_Greater_Community_Volume_2.html Wisdom from the Greater Community | + | and interaction of others. Some seek nature purely as a relief." <ref>[http://newmessage.org/nmfg/Wisdom_from_the_Greater_Community_Volume_2.html Wisdom from the Greater Community Book 2], Chapter 15: [ </ref> |
"Plants and animals do not have a strong influence on the mental | "Plants and animals do not have a strong influence on the mental | ||
environment. In nature, as you may have noticed, there can be neutrality in the mental environment. That is why people seek refuge in nature—it is refreshingly open and free of dominating influences." <ref name="WGCII15"/> | environment. In nature, as you may have noticed, there can be neutrality in the mental environment. That is why people seek refuge in nature—it is refreshingly open and free of dominating influences." <ref name="WGCII15"/> | ||
| − | == | + | ==Contributing To Nature== |
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"Find something | "Find something | ||
that you can do in your local community to help people and to help restore nature, something you can | that you can do in your local community to help people and to help restore nature, something you can | ||
give yourself to." <ref>[http://newmessage.org/nmfg/Wisdom_from_the_Greater_Community_Volume_2.html Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume Two], chapter 26</ref> | give yourself to." <ref>[http://newmessage.org/nmfg/Wisdom_from_the_Greater_Community_Volume_2.html Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume Two], chapter 26</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Laws Of The Natural World== | ||
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| + | "This is the essence of nature—that the future is secured by contribution in | ||
| + | the present time. This happens in the plant world, in the animal world and in human existence as well. | ||
| + | It is a law of nature." <ref>[http://newmessage.org/nmfg/Wisdom_from_the_Greater_Community_Volume_2.html Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume Two], chapter 19</ref> | ||
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| + | "In nature, everything is useful. Nothing is wasted. Everything contributes to everything else. | ||
| + | Nothing is squandered.” <ref name=“one”/> | ||
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| + | “All creatures in the world are vulnerable in the world. Beyond their protective instincts and | ||
| + | the shelters they may provide for themselves, they are vulnerable to the world. They are engaged in the | ||
| + | world." <ref name=“one”>[http://newmessage.org/nmfg/Wisdom_from_the_Greater_Community_Volume_2.html Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume Two], chapter 22</ref> | ||
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| + | “Look at your plants and animals. They give themselves so that they may give to the future of their kind. The trees lay down their leaves and eventually their whole life so that they might create soil for future trees to grow. Plants and animals give their seed so that future generations may evolve and have the opportunity to live and to give something to the world” | ||
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| + | ==Directives== | ||
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| + | “Learn from your natural world. Re-engage with it.” | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| − | [[Nature and Design]] | + | [[Nature and Design]] |
| + | as pertaining to personal characteristics | ||
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| + | [[Evolution] | ||
[[category:God]] | [[category:God]] | ||
Revision as of 12:19, 15 April 2021
"In the end, nature will be dominant."
[1]
"Nature has been created for you—a gift." [2]
Natural Forces
"The world is driven by powerful geologic and biologic forces. They were set in motion at the beginning of the physical Universe. God has set them in motion to operate on their own, moving in a certain direction. This has produced immense turbulence, even after the creation of this planet. These turbulent forces work throughout the Universe, depending on a world’s particular environment." [1]
"Humanity has had to endure violent weather, droughts, floods, pestilence—all manner of things because this is all part of living within a changing environment governed by physical laws & natural laws." [1]
Nature "seems to have no real regard for you and your welfare."[3]
"If you destroy nature, it will destroy everything you have. You cannot defeat it. It will give you everything you need, but if you violate it too much, it will take everything away."[4]
Being Out of Balance with Nature
Humanity “is endangering the natural balances that have given humanity such a beautiful and splendid world in which to evolve and to live.” [5]
"The natural world has become unknown to the human family, save for but a few individuals who understand it and hold it in reverence."[4]
“Why is the world such a difficult place for human beings? Because they have come from beyond. It is not so difficult for plants and animals, but it is difficult for people because they come from beyond. They have come from a much more pure reality.” [6]
Nature’s Impact On The Mental Environment
"Many people seek to be out of doors because it is a freer mental environment than when they are confined with other people. Here people seek communion with nature because nature provides a freer and often more conducive mental environment for introspection and for insight into the behavior and interaction of others. Some seek nature purely as a relief." [7]
"Plants and animals do not have a strong influence on the mental environment. In nature, as you may have noticed, there can be neutrality in the mental environment. That is why people seek refuge in nature—it is refreshingly open and free of dominating influences." [2]
Contributing To Nature
"Find something that you can do in your local community to help people and to help restore nature, something you can give yourself to." [8]
Laws Of The Natural World
"This is the essence of nature—that the future is secured by contribution in the present time. This happens in the plant world, in the animal world and in human existence as well. It is a law of nature." [9]
"In nature, everything is useful. Nothing is wasted. Everything contributes to everything else. Nothing is squandered.” [10]
“All creatures in the world are vulnerable in the world. Beyond their protective instincts and the shelters they may provide for themselves, they are vulnerable to the world. They are engaged in the world." [10]
“Look at your plants and animals. They give themselves so that they may give to the future of their kind. The trees lay down their leaves and eventually their whole life so that they might create soil for future trees to grow. Plants and animals give their seed so that future generations may evolve and have the opportunity to live and to give something to the world”
Directives
“Learn from your natural world. Re-engage with it.”
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Nature & Natural Disasters (September 8, 2008)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wisdom from the Greater Community Book 2, Chapter 25: Environments]
- ↑ Trusting God (May 7, 2013)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Retribution (January 3, 2010)
- ↑ Life In The Universe, Chapter 1: Facing a Greater Community of Life
- ↑ Wisdom from the Greater Community, Book 1 Perception
- ↑ Wisdom from the Greater Community Book 2, Chapter 15: [
- ↑ Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume Two, chapter 26
- ↑ Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume Two, chapter 19
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume Two, chapter 22
See also
Nature and Design as pertaining to personal characteristics
[[Evolution]