2009-08-17T23:26:43-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/animal/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2012:10&version=NIV 2009-08-17T23:26:43-05:00 Although the cultural values of the ancient world were often very different than ours today, it's interesting to read this clear command to treat animals with kindness and gentleness, rather than abuse.