Frank Fulop 28 August 2008
For by him (God) all things were created … all things were created by him and for him. (Colossians 1:16) Every living soul belongs to me (God). (Ezekiel 18:4)
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. (1 Corinthians 10:26)
Have you ever heard people say, “There is no nothing in the Bible about abortion”, or “Where in the Bible does it say that abortion is against God’s teaching?”
This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Ammon, even for four, I will not turn back {my wrath}. Because he ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to extend his borders …. (Amos 1:13-15) Because of the wickedness of the Ammonites in ripping open pregnant women with the sword, women who were completely defenceless against the invaders, the Lord would not turn back his wrath and punishment. In the same way, the Lord will bring his wrath and punishment against the wicked who choose to take away the life of their own unborn child, for selfish and other reasons, and putting their own life at risk. Regardless of how a baby’s life is taken away, whether being ripped open by the sword, through a backyard abortion or a hospital procedure, God still sees it as taking away the life he knew from before the creation of the world. and which was created by him and for him
Every life is precious to the Lord and he desires to instil that same attitude within our hearts. His heart is that none will perish, including the unborn. More importantly, let us never forget that God knew us before the creation of the world and has plans for our lives. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
Amazingly, however difficult it may be to believe, God does not stay angry forever but delight(s) to show mercy. (Micah 7:18) He does not treat us as our sins deserve. (Psalm 103:10). The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. (James 5:11) The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. (Psalm 145:9) As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:9) Let our prayer be that our ways and our thoughts be like his ways and his thoughts.
God is love. (1 John 4:16) Our sins are great but his love is greater. He loves those who choose or are forced to abort their babies. He loves the mothers who choose life over their baby because their own life is threatened by giving birth. He loves the poor who are unable to feed another mouth. He loves those who are born as a result of rape or incest; with a deformity or disease; of under-age mothers; into poverty, who are unloved or unwanted. He loves all those associated with abortions – the health professionals, pro-abortion activists and supporters, legislators and others. I (Jesus) have come that they (all) may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10)
He created us because he loves us and wants us to be with him now, and for all eternity. God created mankind in his own image (Genesis 1:27), with a freewill, not as robots automated to serve him, or as some sort of object to amuse himself with. He created us to dwell and live in his presence and to share all the good things he has in store. As God is all about life and a relationship with him, now and eternally, abortion works against his plans. Who are we to oppose the plans of Almighty God by destroying the very life which he created? Before I (God) formed you in the womb I knew you. (Jeremiah 1:5). For you (God) created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. (Psalm 139:13) Your hands shaped me and made me. (Job 10:8) The Lord God formed you and breathed life into you. (Genesis 2:7) Who knows the Lord’s plans for each and every life? Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. (James 4:14) Isn’t he the God who performs miracles?
(Psalm 77:14) Didn’t Jesus go about healing every disease and sickness among the people. (Matthew 4:23) Is anything too hard for the Lord? (Genesis 18:14) Is there a limit to the Lord’s power? (Numbers 11:23) (GW) What is impossiblewith man is possible with God. (Luke 18:27) My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19) The Lord works out everything for his own ends. (Psalm 16:4)
All wrongdoing is sin. (1 John 5:17) Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? (1 Corinthians 6:9) (NLT) Repent and believe the good news! (Mark 1:15) For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son (Jesus), that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
(John 3:16) Now this is eternal life: that they may know you (being in right relationship with God and dwelling in his presence now, and face to face after we depart the earthly life), the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
(1 John 17:3) He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. (Ephesians 1:6-7) (NLT) Hallelujah! The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.
(2 Peter 3:9) Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness. (2 Timothy 2:19) Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. (Isaiah 55:6) Come near to God and he will come near to you.(James 4:8)
Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. (Acts 13:38) Hallelujah! Choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life, and he will give you many years. (Deuteronomy 30:19-20)
