Published on December 2, 2023, 1:57 am

In the midst of a world fraught with trials and tribulations, faith in Jesus Christ presents an eternal stronghold for those willing to take up their cross, as announced by Christ himself: “Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it” (Matthew 10:39). This age-old declaration unveils a profound Christian principle – commitment to faith may demand our ultimate sacrifice. And as we delve into this exploration, this passionate pledge to faith gets tested under the severe strife of the ongoing debate surrounding abortion.

A disturbing narrative has appeared within certain Evangelical circles such as the Southern Baptist Convention and its Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), painting women as “second victims” of abortion. While on the surface level it appears compassionate, this viewpoint obscures a crucial aspect. Encompassed by the Scriptures is the strong pronouncement that abortion constitutes sin. Those involved are morally accountable for it, regardless of impending external influences or circumstances.

Succinctly put in Luke 14:27 is another edict by Jesus: “Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.” Beyond being a simple reminder of passive faith, it echoes an active call to withstand hardship for Christ’s sake, perhaps extending even up to giving our lives up. The essence of these teachings shape how we understand discipleship—it might require everything from us, including our very lives.

The matter ventures beyond merely committing an act of abortion–it touches upon humanity’s core susceptibility to sin. As ordained in Romans 3:23: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Sin does not acknowledge humans as merely victims but perceives us as individuals needing salvation through grace found uniquely in Christ.

True Biblical justice does not admit splitting responsibility where one party becomes entirely culpable and another utterly innocent. A mainstream narrative that isolates mothers from their responsibility in abortion does not consort with biblical comprehension of sin and repentance. In the vast expanse of the act of abortion, any party involved must accept their guilt before God and their need for His grace.

Appreciatively, the Gospel of Jesus Christ presents redemption and forgiveness to everyone who seeks repentance and believes, independent of their sins. The same becomes attainable when people acknowledge their sin, admit a lack of trust in God while submitting to external coercion or pressure from entities such as the abortion industry, and subsequently turning towards Christ in faith. Repentance coupled with faith can guide individuals towards true freedom and salvation in Christ—a synthesis that authentically aligns with our Christian worldview.

The quintessence here is a message that reminds us of our guilty status before God alongside an opportunity for redemption through unwavering faith—an intersection where we understand real news about personal accountability coexists with trusted news about divine absolution accessible through repentance.

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