What Does the Bible Say About Natural Disasters? Continue

Can the Bible help with natural-disaster preparedness? 

Yes. Although the Bible is not a manual for disaster preparedness, it contains principles that can help. For example:

. Plan ahead for potential disasters. "The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself," says the Bible. (Proverbs 22:3) We are wise to prepare an emergency kit that is ready to go in case of an emergency and rehearsing with one's family where to meet if a disaster occurs. 

. Value life over possessions. The Bible acknowledges: "We have brought nothing into the world, and neither can we carry anything out." (1 Timothy 6:7, 8) We need to be willing to leave our home and possessions in order to escape disaster. We do well to remember that our life is more important than any material things. -MATTHEW 6:25. 

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