Speak the Truth of Life “Speaking the truth in love …” Ephesians 4:15a
The truth is: Every life is precious to God. Every life is the handiwork of God. (Psalm 139:13-16) Every life is bought with a price. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) Every life God desires as His own. (1 Timothy 2:4)
The truth is: Abortion dishonors the preciousness God gives to life. Abortion destroys over 3,000 such precious children every day in the U.S. Abortion destroys children in terrible ways. Roe v. Wade allows for abortion in all nine months of pregnancy. Minors do not always need parental consent to obtain an abortion. Women and men often deal with overwhelming regret following an abortion decision. At least 70 percent of those having abortions identify themselves as Christian.
The truth about life needs to be spoken in love … So people will see abortion as a spiritual issue, an affront to God. So hearts and lives will be changed. So forgiveness and love in Jesus Christ can be proclaimed. So Christians can influence our society.
What can you do to speak this truth in love? Promote Word-based education on abortion and other life issues in your congregation. Support women and men dealing with unplanned pregnancies. Support or start a local pregnancy center. Promote adoption. Bring the hope of the Gospel to those who have made wrong choices. This bulletin insert was produced by Lutherans For Life. 888-364-LIFE •
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