Definition and Modern Context:
Cars, also known as automobiles, are motor vehicles with wheels, primarily designed for the transportation of people. They have become a central part of modern life, facilitating travel and commerce. While the Bible does not mention cars explicitly, as they are a modern invention, principles and teachings from Scripture can be applied to their use and significance in contemporary society.

Biblical Principles Related to Transportation and Stewardship:
The Bible emphasizes the importance of stewardship and responsible management of resources. In Genesis 1:28, God commands humanity to "fill the earth and subdue it," which includes the responsible use of technology and resources. Cars, as tools for transportation, fall under this mandate of stewardship. Believers are called to use them wisely, ensuring that their use aligns with God's purposes and the well-being of creation.

Travel and Missionary Work:
The New Testament provides numerous examples of travel for the purpose of spreading the Gospel. The Apostle Paul, for instance, undertook several missionary journeys, as recorded in the Book of Acts. While Paul traveled by foot, ship, and occasionally by animal, the principle of using available means to further the Kingdom of God remains relevant. Cars today can be seen as a modern means to facilitate ministry, outreach, and fellowship, echoing the spirit of Paul's travels.

Community and Fellowship:
Cars enable believers to gather for worship, fellowship, and community service. Hebrews 10:25 encourages Christians not to forsake assembling together, and cars can aid in fulfilling this exhortation by providing a means to attend church services and gatherings. They also allow for the extension of hospitality, as believers can visit one another and support those in need.

Ethical Considerations and Environmental Impact:
The use of cars raises ethical considerations, particularly concerning environmental stewardship. The Bible calls for care of God's creation, as seen in Psalm 24:1, "The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof." Christians are encouraged to consider the environmental impact of their transportation choices, seeking to minimize harm and promote sustainability in line with biblical stewardship.

Safety and Responsibility:
The Bible teaches the value of life and the importance of protecting it. In Deuteronomy 22:8, there is a command to build a parapet for one's roof to prevent harm, illustrating the principle of taking precautions to ensure safety. This principle can be applied to driving, where responsible behavior, adherence to laws, and consideration for the safety of others are paramount.

Contentment and Materialism:
Cars, like other possessions, can become objects of materialism and status. The Bible warns against the love of money and material possessions in 1 Timothy 6:10, "For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil." Believers are encouraged to find contentment in Christ and to view cars as tools rather than symbols of wealth or success.

Conclusion:
While cars are not mentioned in the Bible, the principles of stewardship, community, safety, and contentment provide a framework for their use. Christians are called to use cars in a way that honors God, serves others, and reflects a commitment to biblical values.Daniel 11:40
And at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass over.
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"Does this Railroad Lead to Heaven?"
... One of the latter character I witnessed recently while traveling upon the cars. ... Nobody
sings to me now; and I thought I'd take the cars and go to ma. ...
/.../does this railroad lead to.htm

Fourth Commandment
... traveling. I believe we are breaking God's laws by using the cars on Sunday
and depriving conductors and others of their sabbath. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/moody/weighed and wanting/fourth commandment.htm

Moody's Little Emma.
... Just so God is our keeper. He is wiser than we. Little Jimmy. A friend of mine
in Chicago took his Sabbath-school out on the cars once. ...
/.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/moodys little emma.htm

God's Care Over Me
... the street-car was near the edge of the park, one of the company jumped off, saying,
"This is Lincoln Park." I had ridden so little on the street-cars that I ...
/.../cole/trials and triumphs of faith/chapter xvi gods care over.htm

Man and Machinery.
... How many derangements among the wheels of business, and the plans of affection,
if merely a snow-drift blocks the cars, or a thunder-storm snaps the wires! ...
/.../chapin/humanity in the city/discourse ii man and machinery.htm

The Record of a Quaker Conscience
... town clock tolled the hour of seven, we were driven amongst the flock that was going
forth to the slaughter, down the street and into the cars for Brattleboro. ...
/.../the record of a quaker.htm

The Personality of Power.
... But the electric cars are whizzing past in both directions, and wagons, and carriages,
and omnibuses, and horses jam the street from curb to curb, and she ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on power/the personality of power.htm

The History of Solomon
... Solomon had forty thousand racks for the horses of his carts, chariots and cars,
and twelve thousand for horses to ride on, by which prefects brought necessary ...
/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/the history of solomon.htm

Introductory Remarks on the Importance of Orthodoxy
... literature. A man's opinion on tram cars matters; his opinion on Botticelli
matters; his opinion on all things does not matter. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/heretics/i introductory remarks on the.htm

Soul-Rest.
... Study the faces of the people you meet in the streets, in the markets, in the cars,
in the churches, and there is one word NOT written on them, and that word ...
//christianbookshelf.org/rees/the heart-cry of jesus/chapter viii soul-rest.htm

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