THE TRUTH ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING

By Charles N. Spence, Jr.

I am not a scientist nor the son of a scientist. I am very ignorant when it comes to physics and the laws that govern that discipline. I know very little about meteorology and absolutely nothing about geology other than I know a rock when I see one. Ecology is another discipline concerning which I claim very little and insignificant knowledge. I know that ecology concerns itself with how living things relate to their environment. We are constantly being told that our ecosystem is fragile and doomed to failure unless “human beings” repent of their crimes upon mother earth. You see, humans are responsible for all of the earth’s natural disasters according to the guardians of the environment. Irregular climatic conditions are the result of man’s failure to curb his lust for power and fortune. In the end, we are all going to burn because of what we have done to the ozone. Aerosol sprays, deodorants and even perfumes are causing the destruction of the ozone. These products and other such things will be man’s undoing and cause the earth to meet with an untimely end. But what do these people know.

Again, I have no credibility in the scientific community. Much of what these people say is over my head and the heads of most people. And people are often moved by the fancy and impressive rhetoric and unbridled passion of these people who make such claims about the earth’s ecosystem. I know I do not have the capacity, the knowledge, nor the desire to test their wild claims. One thing I do know is that there is not a product, device or any such thing that will be responsible for the earth’s destruction. Just as Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed for their wickedness, so shall this earth be destroyed. Peter records for us the truth concerning what will happen to the earth in 2 Peter 3:10-13. Sure enough there is going to be global warming, but not in the manner that the environmentalists think. Neither will the supposed causes of global warming be that of which Peter describes in his epistle. Man’s sinful behavior will be the sole cause of the earth’s destruction. And the consequences of such wickedness is far reaching. For even the universe will be set on fire and all the elements will melt with fervent heat. So, as I see it, man’s sinful behavior is more detrimental to the universe than aerosol cans and automobiles.

The manner in which the Bible describes the end of all things is as certain to happen as a rainy day in Seattle. Thus, people need to modify their behavior. Peter says, “Since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness . . .” (2 Pet. 3:11). Knowing that God will judge the world, man needs to strive to preserve his soul and not so much the earth. “For what is a man profited if he gains the whole world and loses his soul?” (Matt. 16:26). According to the laws of physics, the earth is heading toward a state of decay and ruin. However, according to the law of Christ such does not have to be the case with man’s soul. “ . . . Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day” (2 Cor. 4:16). Such is made possible by the grace of God abounding in the lives of those who are possessed of the spirit of faith in God (2 Cor. 4:13-15).

Yes, as stewards of God’s earth, man has a responsibility to exercise good stewardship over it. However, man must also realize that all the prevention and restrictions upon products and industry will not be enough to prevent global warming. The earth along with the universe will be destroyed by fire. Concerning this God has made a promise (2 Pet. 3:13). God will establish new heavens and a new earth wherein nothing will be able to destroy, defile or damage (Rev. 21:27). Since this is the case concerning the new heavens and earth and such the ecologist’s and environmentalist’s ultimate desire in preservation and purity, you would think that such people would be more zealous to be a part of that new order. However, the truth is, they love THIS world too much. In the new earth, only those who are righteous can inhabit it. Unless man changes his ways and thinking toward God, he will have more to be concerned with than global warming. “And anyone not found written in the lambs Book of life was cast into the lake of fire” (Rev. 20:15).