CHRISTIANS AND ABORTION: VALUING THE SANCTITY OF LIFE

CHRISTIANS AND ABORTION: VALUING THE SANCTITY OF LIFE

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 139:13-16

Supporting Texts: Exodus 20:13, Jeremiah 1:5, Luke 1:41-44, Deuteronomy 30:19, Proverbs 24:11-12

INTRODUCTION:
The issue of abortion is one of the most pressing moral and spiritual challenges in our world today. With increasing global acceptance of abortion, the sanctity of life is being undermined and disregarded. As Christians, we must return to the Word of God to understand His heart regarding the unborn and uphold the value He places on every life.

Life begins in the womb, and every unborn child carries divine purpose and identity. The Scriptures reveal that God forms, knows, and calls each human life even before birth. The act of abortion, therefore, is not just a medical decision—it is a spiritual and moral issue that must be addressed with truth and compassion.

This message is not meant to condemn, but to bring light. The Church must be a place of truth, mercy, and restoration for those affected by abortion, while boldly declaring the sanctity of life. Let us explore biblical principles that affirm life and our Christian responsibility in this critical area.

1. LIFE BEGINS IN THE WOMB
God is intimately involved in the formation of every child from conception.

a) God Forms Life in the Womb (Psalm 139:13-16)
David acknowledged that God knit him together before birth, proving His active role in creation.

b) Life Is Sacred from Conception (Jeremiah 1:5)
God told Jeremiah, “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you”—a powerful affirmation of pre-birth personhood.

c) The Unborn Are Known and Called by God (Luke 1:41-44)
John the Baptist leapt in the womb when he encountered Jesus in Mary—showing awareness and spiritual identity.

d) The Womb Is a Place of Divine Purpose (Isaiah 49:1)
God calls and commissions His children even before their birth.

Biblical Example: John the Baptist was filled with the Holy Spirit while still in his mother’s womb (Luke 1:15).

2. ABORTION VIOLATES GOD’S COMMAND TO PRESERVE LIFE
Taking innocent life contradicts God’s moral law.

a) The Sixth Commandment Forbids Murder (Exodus 20:13)
Abortion is the taking of innocent life, which is a direct violation of God's command.

b) God Hates Hands That Shed Innocent Blood (Proverbs 6:17)
Unborn children represent the most vulnerable and innocent members of society.

c) Human Life Belongs to God, Not Man (Ezekiel 18:4)
We are stewards of life—not owners. God alone gives and takes life.

d) Choosing Life Aligns with God's Heart (Deuteronomy 30:19)
God pleads with His people to choose life so that they and their descendants may live.

Biblical Example: Pharaoh’s command to kill Hebrew male babies (Exodus 1:15-17) was opposed by godly midwives who feared God and preserved life.

3. GOD OFFERS GRACE AND RESTORATION TO THOSE WHO REPENT
Abortion is not beyond God’s forgiveness.

a) God Is Merciful to the Repentant (Isaiah 1:18)
Even if your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.

b) Confession Brings Healing and Forgiveness (1 John 1:9)
God is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

c) There Is No Condemnation in Christ (Romans 8:1)
Guilt is lifted when we turn to Christ and receive His love and healing.

d) God Restores Broken Hearts (Psalm 147:3)
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

Biblical Example: The woman caught in adultery (John 8:3–11) received mercy, not condemnation, from Jesus and was told to go and sin no more.

4. THE CHURCH MUST DEFEND THE VALUE OF EVERY LIFE
We are called to speak for the voiceless and uphold God’s truth.

a) Rescue Those Being Led to Death (Proverbs 24:11-12)
We must not remain silent or passive in the face of injustice against the unborn.

b) Be Salt and Light in a Corrupt Culture (Matthew 5:13-16)
Our witness must reflect God’s standard, not society’s compromise.

c) Educate, Support, and Stand with Life (Ephesians 5:11)
Expose the unfruitful works of darkness by speaking truth in love.

d) Provide Compassionate Alternatives (James 1:27)
Support crisis pregnancy centers, adoption, and post-abortion healing ministries.

Biblical Example: Moses was saved from a death decree at birth, and through him, God delivered a nation (Exodus 2:1-10).

CONCLUSION:
Every human life—born or unborn—is precious to God. In a world that trivialises life in the womb, Christians must rise with clarity and conviction to uphold the sanctity of life. This is not merely a political or social issue; it is a deeply spiritual one.

Let us be voices of truth, compassion, and healing. Whether you are educating others, supporting women in crisis, or healing from a past abortion, remember that God is both righteous and merciful. He calls His Church to be a defender of life, a haven of grace, and a lighthouse of truth.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, open the eyes of our generation to see the value of life from the womb.
2. Father, have mercy on nations that legalise and support abortion.
3. Heal every man and woman who carries guilt or pain from past abortions.
4. Raise believers to be bold voices for the sanctity of life.
5. Let Your Church be a refuge of truth and love for the broken and vulnerable.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You shall value life as God values life, and you will never be silent in the face of evil.
2. God is raising you as a defender of the voiceless and a beacon of truth.
3. Every seed of guilt or shame from the past is uprooted in Jesus' name!
4. You will walk in boldness to stand for righteousness in your generation.
5. The voice of truth shall never be silenced through you—your light shall shine in darkness.