Most evangelical Christians feel that no medical doctor or practitioner has the right to play God in terminating human life through abortion. No woman has the “right” over her own body to the extent that she has the freedom to destroy arbitrarily her unborn child. The embryo growing inside her body is more than just another part of her. It has separate existence. It is another life!
The Scriptures place the highest value on human life. It is sacred and of inestimable worth to God, who created it “in his own image” [Genesis 1:26-27], who sustains it [“In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind” Job 12:10, and who redeemed it [2 Cor. 5:19].
Abortion is wrong because the Bible says, “Thou shalt not kill” [Deut. 5:17]. It is wrong because every fetus has the potential of becoming a fully developed person, ultimately accountable before God. David wrote thousands of years ago, “You saw me before I was born and scheduled each day of my life before I began to breathe. Every day was recorded in your Book” [Psalm 139:16].
Prayers
. Almighty God, creator and owner of everything, please give me a love for righteousness and a disdain for greed and covetousness. I want to serve you with an undivided heart that cannot be swayed by the material value of a decision. Please help me make my decisions based on what is pleasing to your will. Amen.
Matthew 3:1-2
In those days John the Baptist came ... saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." —
These words sound strange in a world that is afraid to tell the truth about sin, wickedness, and evil. Yet every lost person desperately needs to repent — to change his or her heart and life, seek after God, and live for Jesus as Lord. Yes, salvation is given to us by God's incredible grace. On the other hand, grace that leaves us unchanged is not true grace. Grace not only forgives us through Jesus' sacrificial death on the Cross, but it also liberates us from the empty and destructive life without God and his guidance.
Quotes
. Lord, when our struggles feel bigger than what we can handle, help us to find comfort and strength in how You’ve carried us before.
. God is lovingly working toward restoration and joy in and through the pain of our lives.
. God seeks His beloved children.
The Scriptures place the highest value on human life. It is sacred and of inestimable worth to God, who created it “in his own image” [Genesis 1:26-27], who sustains it [“In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind” Job 12:10, and who redeemed it [2 Cor. 5:19].
Abortion is wrong because the Bible says, “Thou shalt not kill” [Deut. 5:17]. It is wrong because every fetus has the potential of becoming a fully developed person, ultimately accountable before God. David wrote thousands of years ago, “You saw me before I was born and scheduled each day of my life before I began to breathe. Every day was recorded in your Book” [Psalm 139:16].
Prayers
. Almighty God, creator and owner of everything, please give me a love for righteousness and a disdain for greed and covetousness. I want to serve you with an undivided heart that cannot be swayed by the material value of a decision. Please help me make my decisions based on what is pleasing to your will. Amen.
Matthew 3:1-2
In those days John the Baptist came ... saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." —
These words sound strange in a world that is afraid to tell the truth about sin, wickedness, and evil. Yet every lost person desperately needs to repent — to change his or her heart and life, seek after God, and live for Jesus as Lord. Yes, salvation is given to us by God's incredible grace. On the other hand, grace that leaves us unchanged is not true grace. Grace not only forgives us through Jesus' sacrificial death on the Cross, but it also liberates us from the empty and destructive life without God and his guidance.
Quotes
. Lord, when our struggles feel bigger than what we can handle, help us to find comfort and strength in how You’ve carried us before.
. God is lovingly working toward restoration and joy in and through the pain of our lives.
. God seeks His beloved children.
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