When it comes to the subject of abortion, I always love to stand on one simple truth: from the beginning, God has given every human being the power of choice. Every day, we make decisions shaped by our present circumstances, by fear and sometimes by a lack of confidence in what the future holds. And for many people today, abortion has become one of those choices - the fastest way to get rid of a pregnancy they feel they aren’t prepared for.
But as a believer, I can not go against what the Creator has said about life and His will for us. God is clear about sexual purity. Some of His commandments warn against adultery, sexual immorality and murder. This isn’t because He wants to limit us but because He is more interested in protecting us from the consequences that follow obedience.
So when people ask, “Should someone get an abortion if they aren’t ready to have a child?” My answer is simple: it’s better not to start something you cannot finish. If you know you are not ready for the responsibilities that come with sex, then don’t engage in it. God designed sex for marriage for a reason.
For some, they call it a “mistake” outside marriage, but it isn’t really a mistake; it’s disobedience. But even in that disobedience, abortion should never cross the mind. A child born or unborn is not something we create by our own power. So, when you abort a pregnancy, you have taken a life you cannot give. That’s a sin.
Unfortunately, we live in a world whose system has normalised abortion so much that it now seems like the easy, go-to, convenient and acceptable option. But convenience does not make it right. It only reveals how far society has drifted from God’s standards.
If you are not ready to be a father or mother, then for Christ’s sake, do not engage in sex. And perhaps when a married couple feels unprepared for parenthood, abortion is still not the answer. God doesn’t make mistakes. No child is ever an accident as some people claim it to be. They only do this out of fear, not reality. So, this makes people think they won’t have enough resources or strength to raise a child.
But God is ever faithful. Even when a pregnancy happens outside His will, He still shows mercy if one comes to Him. He can still provide, redeem and help the parents raise that child. But taking the life of the innocent is and will never be His plan.
Moving on to the next question: should fathers have a say in the decision?
Yes, they should. In marriage, two people become one. At this point, no decision should be taken by only one person, especially when it involves a child, both the husband and wife should discuss, pray and stand together. You don’t make choices that will affect the whole family without each other’s consent. It’s never done that way.
So my thoughts about abortion remain this: abortion is murder and the Scripture says, “You must not kill.” Abortion is a sin and it displeases God. Even when life feels uncertain with a pregnancy, choosing life is always the best and definitely, God watches over the mother who might feel there’s risk. Faith is needed and God knows how to take care of what He creates.
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