Biblical Perspectives on Abortion

In Psalm 139, verses 13 to 16, the psalmist praises God for his creation, saying, For you formed my inward parts, you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. This suggests that God is intimately involved in the creation of each individual, even while they are still in the womb. Jeremiah chapter 1 verse 5 goes even further. It states, Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, and before you were born, I consecrated you. I appointed you a prophet to the nations. This implies that God not only creates us, but he also has a purpose for us, even before we are born. The commandment given in Exodus 2013 is clear, you shall not murder. While this verse does not specifically mention abortion, the commandment is a clear decree against the taking of life. In Romans chapter 1 verses 28 to 32, Paul speaks about unrighteousness and evil acts, including murder. He warns against not only those who commit such acts, but also those who approve of them. Proverbs chapter 6 verses 16 to 19 lists things that the Lord hates, including hands that shed innocent blood. This could be interpreted as a condemnation of abortion. Isaiah chapter 5 verse 20 warns about those who call evil good and good evil. This could be seen as a warning against justifying acts that are inherently wrong. Matthew chapter 18 verse 14 reiterates God's love and concern for little ones, stating that God does not wish for any of them to perish. Psalms chapter 127 verses 3 to 5 speaks of children as a heritage and a reward from the Lord. It's a clear statement of the value that the Bible places on children. In Job chapter 31 verse 15, Job acknowledges that the same God who made him in the womb also forms others. This highlights the sanctity of life from the womb. Finally, Isaiah chapter 49 verse 15 speaks of a mother's love for her child, but emphasizes that God's love is even greater. He says, though she may forget, I will not forget you. In conclusion, while the Bible does not explicitly mention abortion, it does emphasize the sanctity of life, the value of children, and God's involvement in our creation even from the womb. Remember, Michael Hopkins, the founder of Jehovah's House of Saints Homeless Mission, invites you to learn more about their work. For more information, visit JehovahSaint.com