Paul: Past, Present, and Your Life’s PurposeSample

The Mother’s Womb

Have you ever considered the biblical perspective on the big issues of today’s world? Have you ever held up your beliefs to what the Bible says? Did you agree? Today, many people hold beliefs on complex issues passionately, but have never deeply thought about them through a logical and theological lens. It’s not enough to rely on news reports, as different stations will provide different perspectives. As believers in Christ, it’s important to understand what the Bible says about these issues.

One such issue is the sanctity of life in the mother’s womb. The Bible has multiple references to the womb. Paul connects the sovereignty of God with the sanctity of life, saying that by grace, God set him apart while he was still in his mother's womb. In Luke 1:41, the baby leaps in Elizabeth’s womb when Mary greets her, and Elizabeth is filled with the Holy Spirit. In Luke 1:30, the angel tells Mary she will conceive and give birth to a son, Jesus. And Psalm 139 states that God created and knit the psalmist in his mother’s womb; God ordained all his days before he was even formed.

In Matthew 26:39, Jesus said, ”My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” As believers, we prioritize God’s will over our own. As believers, we want to be a blessing to the church and government but don't need the state to dictate our beliefs.

Study what the Bible says about the sanctity of life and the 'mother’s womb'. It is important to take the time to research these topics and come up with logical and reasonable arguments for your beliefs. At the end of the day, even if we disagree, there can be mutual respect for a well-thought-out viewpoint. Are you willing to critically examine and potentially challenge your passionately held beliefs on complex issues? Are you willing to say like Jesus, “Not my will, but Your will be done”?