At the heart of abortion rests one overarching question: Is abortion murder - the wilful destruction of a human being? In South Africa, over 1 million babies have been aborted since its legalisation in 1997. The argument used to justify abortion is that the fetus is not a human life and can therefore be terminated. Is this true?
When does life begin? The Bible tells us that life begins at conception. “You knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works” (Ps. 139-13-16). Even the medical world acknowledges that life begins at conception. “When the sperm joins the ovum, these two individual cells cease to be, and their union generates a new and distinct organism. This organism is a member of the human species.” ~ Dr. Robert P. George
Conception is an act of God: The Bible says, “Behold, children are a gift of the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward” (Ps. 127:3). “Who had set me apart even from my mother’s womb and called me through His grace” (Gal. 1:15). God knows a baby even before conception. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you” (Jer. 1:5).
What about deformed babies? “Who has made man’s mouth? Or who makes him mute or deaf, or seeing or blind? Is it not I, the Lord?” (Ex. 4:11). Babies are a gift of God whether they have a disability or not. Would you kill a new born baby that has Down syndrome?
What about unwanted pregnancies? God is sovereign over everything. The Bible says, “I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity; I am the LORD, who does all these things” (Is. 45:7). Joseph said, “People meant evil against me, but God meant it for good” (Gen. 50:20). Unwanted pregnancies, even in the tragedy of rape, have a purpose through the wisdom of God.
Is abortion murder? Yes, because a woman is not merely carrying cells in her womb; she is carrying a person who has been created in the image of God. “God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female” (Gen. 1:26-31). At 4 weeks a heart beat; at six weeks bodily movements and brainwaves recorded; five weeks later a smile; and by 12 weeks already sucking his thumb. The Bible says, “You shall not murder” (Ex. 20:13). “Whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made mankind” (Gen. 9:6).
What should you do? All of us have fallen short of God's perfect standard (Rom. 3:23). Whether we have lied, stolen, hated, are considering an abortion, or have already had one...all have sinned, and will be held accountable by Him, with Hell being the place of eternal punishment. But there is great hope for sinners - for you and I both. God provided the solution to sin by sending His only Son to "reconcile to Himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of His cross" (Col. 1:20).
Jesus, who is God, became a man to die in your place so that you may live. "God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). Turn from your sin (repent) and put your faith & trust in Jesus Christ alone. He will forgive you, and grant you the gift of everlasting life. Then begin to grow as a believer by reading the Bible, joining a faithful church, and being much in prayer.
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