40 Year Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade

Two days ago was Sanctity of Life Sunday. It is a day set aside to remind ourselves that life is sacred, not because of who the person is, but because of the person in whose image he or she was created.

Today marks the fortieth anniversary of Roe vs. Wade. In this case, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down many state restrictions on abortion.

We as Christians need the reminder that life is sacred. We’re not merely discussing abortion, though that seems to be the most argued element. All life is sacred because all life is created in the image of God. When we say all life, we mean more than just abortion – we mean anyone from orphans to the abused.

Sunday morning, Aaron Kennedy shared this passage with our church family:

Do not owe anyone anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments: Do not commit adultery; do  not murder; do not steal; do not covet; and whatever other commandment – all are summed up by this: Love your neighbor as yourself.” – Romans 13:8-9

Paul starts this list with what not to do. But according to Scripture, it’s not good enough simply to follow a list of what not to do. In his words, all of the “do not’s” are summed up in the statement of what to do: DO love your neighbor as yourself. Few of us reading this post have committed adultery or murdered. But how many of us truly love?

We’ll end today’s post with some questions to think over:

• Are you so worried about the list of “do not’s” that you overlook the “do’s”?
• Do you view people as opportunities to practice living love?
• Are their some people that you view as not worthy of your love?
• Do you go out of your way to seek out people who need your love?
• Does the way you love appropriately reflect the way God loves us?
• Do you use your actions and your words to tell people about God’s love?