“You shall not murder.” Exodus 20:13
Murder is wrong. I do not believe that anyone reading this blog would disagree with that statement. However, there are different reasons why people believe that murder is wrong.
The reason Christians believe murder is wrong is because the Bible says it is – period! It is not wrong because there is a law against it - there is a law against it because it is wrong! At least in the USA. Communist countries do not have a law against killing. However, what should we believe about killing in Christian countries today aside from wartime killing (which we will not discuss in this blog)?
The Scripture says that murder is wrong because human beings are made in God’s image. God created them that way. “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27. Even the New Testament claims that “With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God” James 3:9. It is a sin to murder someone who is made in the image of God.
Capital punishment is not murder. Capital punishment is required in Scripture because human beings are all made in God’s image. Thus when someone murders another person his own life will be required. “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image.” Genesis 9:6
There are those who claim that capital punishment is not loving, but it is loving to God. It is God’s image that is at issue, not a feeling for another person.
Abortion is another story. Abortion is murder. Abortion is killing a human being who is created from conception in the image of God. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations” Jeremiah 1:5. David also knew very well that he was a person from the time he was in the womb. Read Psalm 139:13-16
What is happening in our country is the worst crime in history. If for no other reason, God should destroy the USA because the USA has murdered millions and millions of unborn babies created in God’s image. The numbers are staggering, and the saddest part is that there are many in this country who are “celebrating” these murders.
What can we as Christians do about this?
- Vote for those who are pro-life Tell others that you endorse the pro-life movement
- Volunteer at a pro-life clinic
- Contribute to pro-life activities
- Teach your children and grandchildren that murder is wrong and that abortion is murder.
We can all pray that God will forgive us. I know I am praying.
It's a curious thing that man declares himself to be a god, but then disregards the form he takes.
ReplyDeleteWell said Rosemary. It is heartbreaking, to say the least. We are certainly experiencing a time when wrong is right and right is wrong.
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