The Bible emphasizes kindness and stewardship towards all of God's creation, suggesting that unnecessary cruelty is contrary to His design.
While specific scriptures may not address animal cruelty directly, the principles of stewardship in the Bible support a humane treatment of animals. Genesis 1:28 commands humanity to have dominion over creatures, coupling authority with responsibility. This means that our oversight should reflect God's concern for creation, advocating kindness and care instead of cruelty. Proverbs 12:10 states that 'a righteous man regards the life of his animal,' indicating that God cares for all His creations, thus urging Christians to act with compassion towards animals.
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