A Godly View of Life

SHOWING RESPECT FOR LIFE

God wants us to have respect for life-both our own and that of others. Back in the days of Adam and Eve, for example, their son Cain became very angry with his younger brother Abel. Jehovah warned Cain that his anger could lead him to serious sin. Cain ignored that warning.  He 'assaulted Abel his brother and killed him.'  (Genesis 4:3-8) Jehovah punished Cain for murdering his brother. -Genesis 4:9-11. 

Thousands of years later, Jehovah gave the people of Israel  laws to help them to serve him acceptably. Because these laws are given through the prophet Moses, they are sometimes called the Mosaic Law, It is also called the Ten Commandments.  Part of the Mosaic Law said:  "You must not murder." (Deuteronomy 5:17)  This showed the Israelites that God values human life and that people must value the lives of others.

What about the life of an unborn child?  Well,according to the Mosaic Law, causing the death of a baby in its mother's womb was wrong.  Yes, even such  a life is precious to Jehovah.  (Exodus 21:22, 23; Psalm 127:3) This means that abortion is wrong.   

Note: Also, just to warn you and the courts system. God considers  it a baby and alive, from the moment of conception. And to agree with having abortions is to bring God's wrath upon you.  Sure, you can say its your body. Jehovah made you, so, I would not get that kind  of attitude.  We are borrowing this body of ours for a temporary period, to which when our time is up, is when God says its ready for us to go. No arguments! 

Next time: A Godly View of Life/Conclusion of SHOWING RESPECT FOR LIFE

From the book: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE REALLY TEACH?