MORAL ACTION: The Value of Life
Dr. John Adams
By Dr. John Adams, Executive Director • Moral Action
• Value life — We should value life as God does. How much does God value life? Think of the cross. He sent His only Son as a sacrifice for our sins so that if we believe, we can have eternal life (John 3:16).
• Respect life in its various stages and forms — The young and the old seem most often discarded in our society. Because abortion is so often discussed and so controversial, I would like to discuss this subject further.
• Abortion violates the First Commandment (Gen. 1:28) — I am not referring to the first of the Ten Commandments, but to the first commandment ever given to man, to multiply and increase in number. God encourages the reproduction of people made in His image!
• Abortion violates the Sixth Commandment (Exod. 20:13) — The sixth of the Ten Commandments reads, “You shall not murder.” Abortion violates this command. Severe endangerment of the mother’s life is the only possible exception I can ponder. I want to add a few comments on this difficult issue:
• God is forgiving — If anyone has gone through the tragedy of aborting a child, God will receive you with open arms if you repent and ask His forgiveness (Luke 15:20; I John 1:9).
• God is just — If you have lost a child through abortion, miscarriage, SIDS or any other way, trust God concerning their salvation. David’s baby was lost due to his sin, but he remained confident that God would allow his child into Heaven (II Sam. 12:23).
• God Is Able — I beg of you before God who gives life, seek help. Don’t take the life of your child, but trust God; seek help from those in your congregation. God will help us bear any burden (I Cor. 10:13), and as believers, we are commanded to help you (Gal. 6:2).
• Protect life — We are not to use violence to push our cause; bombing abortion clinics is just as bad as abortion!Be someone who helps. Teach biblical truth — the value of human life and the forgiveness of God. Support a Christian pregnancy center. Make sure nursing homes are safe. Vote against the legalization of abortion and euthanasia. If you’re not a part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.