Ridgell's Originals

It is so easy just to toss out there.  Christians are against abortion.  That is a position that is at odds with much of our culture.  In fact, many Christians are even wrestling with how they view abortion.  It is at the center of the "culture wars."  It has become a very politicized.  

There are reasons for why so many Christians are opposed to abortion.  So here are five quick thoughts about abortion.

The greatest command is to love God with all you have.  If God loves life -- and he does -- we should also.  

The second greatest command is to love your neighbor as yourself.  Think about what that means in the context of unborn lives.

Christians do not buy into the whole "my body, my rules, my control" narrative.  We are more into "God's body now, His rules, His control."  

But if we are going to oppose abortion, we sure better be there with better options.  Walking alongside single Moms.  Helping with financial and emotional support.  Being there for families that are on the edge even before the stress of another baby.  Foster care.  Adoption.  Supporting non-profits that work with expectant Moms from pregnancy thru the teen years.  If you do not know any organizations to help, hit me up.  We have three that we support and believe in.  

And we have to deal with the forgiveness/guilt issue.  As Christians we ought to be so good at this, but sometimes we are not.  Forgiveness for those whose pregnancy is a consequence of sin.  Not the babies fault.  Consequences are not the same as sin.  Forgive the sin and help manage the consequences.  And forgiveness for the ones that had abortions.  It is the great secret among many Christians.  We must be there for each other.  Even if we disagree with the choices made.  

For those that are the abortion arena -- walking with Moms trying to decide, caring for the babies born into difficult situations of all kinds, and dealing with the aftermath of choices now regretted -- may God give you strength and wisdom.

This is real life.  And hard life.  And easy for some to talk about.  Not as easy when you are willing to get right in the middle and do life with someone.

God give us strength and courage to live our convictions.    

# posted by Steve @ 6:00 AM