I have read quite a lot over the last few years about how plowing and tilling are so bad for the soil, how we lose so much top soil that way, how "nature" doesn't plow or till but grows seeds through the "duff" which falls naturally on the ground and accumulates. I have believed all of this until yesterday when in my Bible reading I came across references to plowing. I did a Strong's concordance search for plowing and tilling and there are many references for both in the Bible. So, it appears plowing and tilling are good ways to grow crops. Perhaps the problems with our soils are both the massive use of pesticides and herbicides, the fact that we do not let our growing areas rest appropriately and the fact that we don't feed the soil. I will do more research on this in the future.
On another note, Emma finished her phonics learning book yesterday. She was very excited and we are both very proud of her - good job Emma!
Oooohhhhh I just love it when we get answers from the Bible on whether something is right or not! God always knows best doesn't He?? Have a blessed day. Sharon
ReplyDeleteThat is such a good point about plowing, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if our modern methods vs. the ways of tilling used in the Bible days are part of the cause as well. Also, the Bible did instruct us to give the land a rest every 7 years as well, I believe. Something to ponder :) . Thanks for the food for thought :) .
Blessings,
Catherine