In the beginning, God created mankind in His own image, both male and female, as stated in Genesis 1:27-28 (NKJV):
“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female, He created them. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.'”
This passage reveals God’s original intention for humanity: to have dominion over the earth. However, due to the Fall, humans lost the dominion God had intended for them.
Christ’s sacrifice on the cross provided the means to regain our access to God and the opportunity to regain dominion. Yet, this process of regaining dominion is not instantaneous; it is a journey that requires adherence to biblical mandates and principles. These principles are future-oriented, process-driven, and transgenerational.
One key biblical principle is found in Deuteronomy 7:22:
“And the Lord thy God will put out those nations before thee by little and little: thou mayest not consume them at once, lest the beasts of the field increase upon thee.”
This principle reflects God’s strategy for Israel in conquering the land of Canaan gradually and carefully, ensuring that they could manage what they gained.
Our approach to dominion and cultural influence should reflect this principle. We cannot expect instant, sweeping change. Instead, we must consider the generational aspect of our mission. We are tasked with passing on faith, values, and the mission of Christ from one generation to the next. One at a time: Let’s begin with one person today. You refuse to yield in your corner, condemning political correctness in your sphere of influence. Tell the truth of the scriptures to your family, and them to theirs.
“But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.” Jos 24:15
In a world where secularization is on the rise, and societal values are shifting, conservative Christians may feel marginalized. There is a raging battle over the definition of marriage. Nevertheless, we must maintain hope. As we read the Bible, we should focus on God’s original plan and the overarching narrative of redemption through the Cross of Christ.
Our goal is to align with God’s ultimate purpose and understand how He works His plan through families from one generation to the next. By doing so, we can engage in a purpose-driven, generational approach to cultural transformation and dominion.
In conclusion, the Bible teaches us that dominion and cultural influence are primarily accomplished generationally through families. We must embrace this long-term perspective, grounded in biblical principles, and trust that God’s plan will prevail, even in the face of cultural challenges.
Author
kay.alli@legalview.co.uk