The Lessons in The Gross Necessities

Poop:

Why do people have to create stinky waste? Perhaps it has to do with a reminder, that because of the fall and sin – death entered the world. And death stinks. And because of sin, and death – we require the consumption of other life in order to sustain our own.

We must toil and labor, as scripture said, to eat and nourish our bodies. But the waste created is then dangerous, unclean, and smells horrible – a bit like Sin itself….Parasites exist within feces often, and can kill… a bit like the bigger wyrms, the “Dragons” who came to destroy mankind with sin. Ignored, they will destroy you. Cleansed, you will have the victory….

In my mind, manure is a constant reminder of sin, and to keep distance from unclean things. And also, that only life can pay for death/sin. The life of Christ covered all sins, the life of your dinner covered your nutritional needs to remind you of that every day of your life

 

Seasons:

Why do the seasons cycle through birth, vigor, waning, and death in their yearly cycle of Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.

Could it be another reminder that our mortal existence is limited and we are here for a purpose? Every plant fulfills its purpose, then enters dormancy or dies back giving room for its seed/offspring to inherit its land.

 

The Food Chain: 

Why does mankind have to kill and eat? Because we fell into sin, and will die without nourishment as death and mortality have entered our bodies.

Now, for us to live – something else (a reminder of Christ) must die in our place. Each day we are reminded of this, by hunger.

 

Perhaps I am wrong, but these are the lessons imparted I’ve learned watching the natural cycles of life.