307. To human beings God even gives the power of freely sharing in his providence by entrusting them with the responsibility of “subduing” the earth and having dominion over it.168 God thus enables men to be intelligent and free causes in order to complete the work of creation, to perfect its harmony for their own good and that of their neighbours. Though often unconscious collaborators with God’s will, they can also enter deliberately into the divine plan by their actions, their prayers and their sufferings. They then fully become “God’s fellow workers” and co-workers for his kingdom.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
24. What role does Sacred Scripture play in the life of the Church?
510. When does the Church intervene in social areas?
323. Why is this sacrament called Holy Orders?
342. Are all obliged to get married?
169. What is the relationship of the Catholic Church with the Jewish people?
521. What is one’s duty toward the truth?
189. How do the lay faithful participate in the priestly office of Christ?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, according to Ephesians 4:7-16?
What is the significance of David’s song of thanksgiving to God in 2 Samuel 22?
What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself according to James 2:8, and why is it important?
What is the importance of gratitude and contentment according to the book of Ecclesiastes?
How important is Jesus’ resurrection, and what can we learn from his appearance to the disciples?
What does Malachi 2:1-2 mean about the danger of falling away from God?
