defines the vocation of steward by its activity. Our sinful human nature hears instructions like “have dominion” and “subdue” and receives them with great glee. Who would not want to have dominion over all creation? In the fallen mind, it is good to be king. When people think they are kings, calling the shots is seen as a benefit. Here again it is necessary to start at the right place: with the creation of the stewards in the “image of God.” The Hebrew word used here, which occurs only four times
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