Just a Moment…

A few weeks ago the United States Supreme Court overruled a decision made by the court 50 years ago regarding abortion.  We continue to hear a mostly one-sided perspective from the news and even from our president – how SCOTUS usurped its authority. Nothing could be further from the truth. The 1972 ruling was a terrible decision (admitted even by liberal justices) – where the court usurped its judicial role and inserted itself in the legislative branch. This has nothing to do with my faith – or religion but is simply a part of how our founding fathers intended our government to function. 

On the other hand, as a believer I am unashamedly prolife. The Bible is clear that human life is sacred.  It’s also a matter of science.  Anyone with eyes can see on an ultrasound a beating heart and that a living child is within the womb. Kevin DeYoung wrote, “The newborn baby lovingly cuddled for the first time and welcomed into the world with tears of joy is the same child who has been denied a right to live a few inches away on the other side of the birth canal.”

What should our response be to this court ruling?  Well, first of all, celebration. We are to rejoice when good prevails. Yes, the court’s decision will not end abortion, but it will hinder the process. Secondly we must pray. We need to pray now for our governor and state legislature.  We also need to be gracious and kind to those we meet who disagree with us. While life is sacred the most important matter is one’s eternal destiny. Use such conversations for gospel opportunities – let’s not win an argument about abortion but seek the salvation of those who do not know the Lord Jesus Christ.