Here are some ways to remember the unborn as we pause to remember that our country made it legal to murder children in a mother's womb 39 years ago:
How to remember
the unborn
Protect the unborn
-Psalm 139 God "sees" us as a person before we are born.
-Jeremiah 1:5 God has a plan and purpose for us before we are born.
-Unborn children are referred to as people by God, and therefore deserve the same protection as a baby or person who is already born!
Avoid the crisis
-Unplanned pregnancies occur most often when we make unhealthy and unholy lifestyle choices
-We must promote and support healthy marriages- the proper context for pregnancy and parenthood
-We must help our teens and single adults abstain from sex until
marriage
-provide real help, not just legalistic rules.
-openly discuss sexuality with them in the context of what the Bible says about it
-discuss with teens how modern media portrays sex vs. what God says about sex
-be a parent before you are a pal! Parenthood requires us to provide healthy boundaries
-but remember, rules without a relationship with our kids = rebellion. We must have both!
-Stay personally accountable- don't ever say "adultery will never happen to me!"
-Support pregnant women- no matter the situation!
-men, step up and take the lead in serving her when you become the father of an unborn child!
Offer Hope
-When a crisis pregnancy happens, be there!
-visit www.ahopecenter.com
-Is God asking YOU to volunteer as an advocate for life?
Find comfort during
loss
The Bible declares that Children who die are safe
Truths about children
-Children are born sinners
Ephesians 2:3
Psalm 51:5 Indeed, I was guilty when I was born; I was
sinful when
my mother conceived me.
-if children were
not born into sin, they would not ever die!
-Salvation is by grace alone
Ephesians 2:8-9
-Baptism cannot save
an infant
-prayer or
activity after death doesn’t save an infant
-no scripture
supports this, Heb. 9:27 refutes it
-Children are declared as “innocent” in the Bible
Deuteronomy 1:39
Jeremiah 19:4-7
Mark 10:14-16
-true faith is modeled by the unassuming trust displayed in children
-Jesus would not have blessed children if they had rejected Him
-How can a child…
Openly
reject Jesus (refuse to believe)?
Know or
comprehend the consequences of their sin?
-this
idea is the basis for legal classification of
“minor”
-We will see our children who died
2 Samuel 12:22-23
-David would see
“him” (a person)
-implies a
relationship with his child in eternity
Choose Life
Today:
We must Remember the
Unborn
-as we choose our new President
-as we elect other political officials
-as we petition currently elected officials
-as we choose to give financially
-as we pray for our friends, family and neighbors
-as we serve men and women expecting a child
