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Builder I
My favorite Overland Bound principle is “Leave it better than you found it.” This principle states that “it is imperative that we all take ownership of our lands” and work to “counteract any damage that is done.”
As a Christian, I find this principle to be in alignment with the dominion mandate that God gave mankind in the book of Genesis, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth” (Gen 1:28, ESV). God created a good Earth and has given mankind the responsibility to steward–not trash–creation.
This leads me to my second favorite principle, “A connection with nature is paramount.” I agree that one of the best ways to maintain perspective is a connect with the great outdoors. Exploring nature allows me to slow down and connect with God and share His creation with my children.
As a Christian, I find this principle to be in alignment with the dominion mandate that God gave mankind in the book of Genesis, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth” (Gen 1:28, ESV). God created a good Earth and has given mankind the responsibility to steward–not trash–creation.
This leads me to my second favorite principle, “A connection with nature is paramount.” I agree that one of the best ways to maintain perspective is a connect with the great outdoors. Exploring nature allows me to slow down and connect with God and share His creation with my children.