Colorado, a land of rugged beauty, now faces a harsh reality. Drought grips the state, squeezing its most vulnerable residents. Wells, once sources of life, now harbor arsenic. The poorest among us suffer most, thirsting for clean water. This is not just a crisis of nature but a crisis of justice, highlighting the issue of environmental injustice. It demands our attention, our action.

Drought, a natural scourge worsened by human hands, raises arsenic levels in our water. This poison threatens health, especially for those with no means to escape. It's not merely an environmental issue; it's a question of right and wrong. The burden falls heaviest on those least able to bear it, revealing the stark reality of environmental injustice.

One must ask: what is the duty to the vulnerable? The Bible speaks plainly. It charges us to defend those who cannot defend themselves.

Our Call to Defend the Vulnerable

Scripture calls us to be voices for the voiceless. Proverbs 31:8-9 commands us to stand up for the poor and the needy.

"Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy." (Proverbs 31:8-9)

Injustice cries out for action. Environmental wrongs strike hardest at the poor, and as followers of Christ, reflecting His love in deeds means advocating against environmental injustice. We must support policies that shield the vulnerable.

The Stewardship of God's Creation

Our duty extends beyond people to the earth itself. God entrusted us with His creation. We must guard it, preserve it. The drought in Colorado warns us of the cost of neglecting this sacred duty.

Genesis 2:15 speaks to this: "And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it." This is our call to stewardship, to act against environmental harm.

A Community Response

Solving the arsenic crisis in Colorado's wells takes all of us. We cannot wait for government or charity alone. We, as a community, must rise. We must educate, advocate, and lend a hand.

The Plain Truth of It

At the core lies a simple truth: love your neighbor as yourself. This command drives us to act with mercy and justice, ensuring all have life's necessities.

The drought in Colorado is not just a story. It is a summons for those who walk with Christ. It calls us to live our faith in action, to speak for those who cannot.

Let us be stirred, not by headlines, but by the love of Christ urging us to serve. In this, we become His hands and feet in a world longing for His light, addressing the urgent need to combat environmental injustice.