The very first occupation given to humanity in the Bible was that of a gardener. When Adam was created, he was placed in the Garden of Eden and entrusted with its care:
"The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it." (Genesis 2:15, RSV-CE)
This foundational moment in Genesis highlights humanity’s role as stewards of God’s creation. To till and keep the land was not merely a job for Adam but a vocation given to all of humanity - a sacred duty to cherish and protect the earth that God has entrusted to us.
