“I’ve heard multiple people claim, ‘There are no pets in the Bible.’ But that’s simply not true.” - Randy Alcorn
We Can Simultaneously Make Room in Our Hearts for God, People, and Animals
“when we see an animal suffering, especially at the hands of other people, it’s only right that we feel upset and even indignant (and again, this does not diminish the fact that we should feel far more upset when we hear of the suffering of people, especially children).” - Randy Alcorn
Are We in Danger of Living Like the Rich Fool?
“Jesus didn’t accuse the man of dishonesty, theft, or injustice…. He was living the life others dreamed of. What’s wrong with that? Then comes the big surprise: ‘But God said to him, “You fool! Tonight you will die. Then who will get what you have stored up?”’” - Randy Alcorn
Pets in the Bible and Their Exegetical Significance
“Some claim ‘pet’ is a purely modern category….but domesticated animals that a modern person would recognize as “pets” do exist in the Bible.” - Word by Word
Study addresses pastors' views on animal welfare
“Protestant pastors overwhelmingly agree humanity has a God-given duty to care for animals … They just don’t mention it much from the pulpit.”