Choose Love: When an Opinion Becomes a Commitment

Christians hold the belief that human life is sacred, not to be taken at the whim of any individual.  Scriptures speak of God's relationship with persons yet in the womb, like David in Psalm 139 and Paul in Galatians 1:15.  The same word is used in scripture for the infant before and after birth (Luke 1:41 and 18:15).  In ancient times, child sacrifices of nations around Israel--and Israel herself--were an abomination to the Lord.  And God always calls His people to intercede for the weak and helpless.  So, the case against taking innocent human life, whether before or after birth, is compelling and convicting to those who will listen.

It is right to hold the opinion that abortion is against the will of God.  Nevertheless, holding an opinion doesn't save a life or rear a child or give hope to a young woman who sees her life falling apart.  Surely, one who sees the true value of life should also grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ--this "love that surpasses knowledge."  For it is Christ's love that is not content to hold an opinion, but rises up to help the desperate, whether innocent or sinful, even if it requires personal sacrifice.  The One that Christians follow showed well the kind of sacrifice that love may require.

Some have reacted wickedly and mistakenly with violence against the practice of abortion, but God has not called His people to physically attack at any time since He submitted Himself to the violence of evil men.  Rather, He loved His enemies and prayed for their forgiveness. Christ reserved His indignation for those who maintained only a veneer of goodness.  For humble sinners, His response always was, and is, mercy.

Christian Family Services exists because life is sacred and because God is love.  If those concepts are inseparable to you, too, help us save lives and repair lives through love.  We pray that "your love may abound more and more."  And we pray your love will be expressed in a commitment to be there--no matter what it takes.  For CFS, and for the women who are struggling to choose what is good and right for their babies and their lives.

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