Life chain

Today's Readings: Genesis 7-10, 1 Chronicles 1:8-23

Highlighted Verses and my thoughts:

"Noah was 600 years old when the flood covered the earth. He went on board the boat to escape the flood -- he and his wife and his sons and their wives. With them were all the various kinds of animals -- those approved for eating and for sacrifice and those that were not -- along with all the birds and the small animals that scurry along the ground." Genesis 7:6-8

"All the animals of the earth, all the birds of the sky, all the small animals that scurry along the ground, and all the fish in the sea will look on you with fear and terror. I have placed them in your power. I have given them to you for food, just as I have given you grain and vegetables." Genesis 9:2-3

"Never again will the floodwaters destroy all life. When i see the rainbow in the clouds, I will remember the eternal covenant between God and every living creature on earth." Genesis 9:15b-16

A few days ago I questioned that there was no mention to eating meat, just the plant-based foods. Today I got my answer, at least in part (there are limitations as to the types of animals that were approved for eating). But, I think it all boils down (no pun intended) to God's word specifically saying that man has dominion over animals and that they were put here on earth for our use. I don't think this should be looked at as a vegetarian vs. carnivore discussion, but as a reminder of where animals fit in the 'life' chain. The life of human beings should always come before the life of animals. Always.