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We must be very careful not to twist scripture. The parable of the faithful servant is a direct reflection of Jesus's return, not the destruction of our planet at to our hands.
The Book of Revelation isn't supposed to be treated literally.
The Parable of the Faithful servant indeed talks about Christ's return, how we managed the things He entrusted to us, and whether we are rewarded or punished.
Let's not forget that.
"Destroying those who destroy the Earth" (Revelation 11:18) is also said in Isaiah 24:5-6:
The earth is defiled by its people;
they have disobeyed the laws,
violated the statutes
and broken the everlasting covenant.
6 Therefore a curse consumes the earth;
its people must bear their guilt.
Therefore earth’s inhabitants are burned up,
and very few are left.
Jesus and the saints often preached don't love money, don't love the things of this world. The love of these things leads to greed, selfishness, worldliness, and the neglect of the Lord's "other servants". The consequences of these are strife and over consumption of Earth resources - mismanagement and the neglect of our brothers and sisters (in the faith) in distress.
Matthew 7:22-23. These people knew the Lord, they are Christians. But the Lord did not know them for their deeds are evil. They did as the rest of the world.
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