The book of Proverbs and Abortion

“Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter”
Proverbs 24:11

If you haven’t seen the video, here it is.

How does one even start to rescue unborn babies in this country?

The Apostle Paul told Timothy that “All scripture is breathed out by God and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”

Rescuing babies from death is a good work.  So, how does the scripture help us fight the slaughter of the unborn in our country? I’ve been reading a lot from Proverbs lately, so let’s look there.

Here are 10 ways to help us fight Abortion from the book of Proverbs:

1.

Acknowledge that only by fearing the LORD will we know how to stand for the unborn.

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction”

Proverbs 1:7

2.

Understand that those who do not fear the LORD see nothing wrong with killing the unborn.

“Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood.”

Proverbs 1:16

3.

Confess and remember that the LORD has been gracious and merciful to us.

“Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil”

Proverbs 3:7

4.

Realize that the LORD has given us an opportunity in this government to be a voice for good.

“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.”

Proverbs 3:27

5.

Know that the LORD hates. There are things the LORD hates, like the killing of innocent babies.

“There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyesa lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.”

Proverbs 6:16-19

6.

Love your spouse and turn away from the sexual immorality of this culture. Most abortions would never take place if the family unit was strong. Husbands love your wives and lead your families.

“Let not your heart turn aside to her(sexual immorality) ways; do not stray into her paths, for many a victim has she laid low, and all her slain are a mighty throng. Her house is the way to Sheol, going down to the chambers of death.

Proverbs 7:25-27

7.

Speak words of life and not words of violence to all people and about all people.

“The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence”

Proverbs 10:11

8.

Think hard about our government’s policies on everything. Do not support governmental parties and politicians blindly. Many republicans care nothing about Abortion, except to gain your vote.

“The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.”

Proverbs 14:15

9.

Be content with what you have. Do not encourage the pursuit of money above everything else, especially in issues of justice.

“Better is a little with righteousness that great revenues with injustice”

Proverbs 16:8

10.

Do not be  ignorant of Abortion.  Look to the LORD to be your strength and to give you the words to say when standing for the unborn.

“If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small. Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter. If you say ‘Behold, we did not know this’ Does not he who keeps watch over your soul know it? And will he not repay man according to his work?

Proverbs 24:10-12