Culture Wars
Every human life has inestimable value
because it is formed, known, and loved by God from the womb.
In a culture that treats life as accidental,
disposable, or self-defined, Psalm 139 reminds us that human life is sacred
because it originates with God Himself. David reflects on God’s intimate
involvement in every stage of human life, especially in the hidden place of the
womb.
Psalm 139:13-16
13 For You formed my
inward parts; You knitted me together in my mother's womb. 14 I praise You, for I am fearfully and
wonderfully made. Wonderful are Your works; my soul knows it very well. 15 My
frame was not hidden from You, when I was being made in secret, intricately
woven in the depths of the earth. 16 Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in Your
book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as
yet there was none of them.
The
Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001
by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Psalm
139:13-16
Discussion Questions
- Where do you see culture challenging or redefining the value of human life today?
- Why is it important that God defines life rather than individuals or society?
- How does believing that God determines your worth affect insecurity, comparison, or pride?
- What does Psalm 139 teach us about God’s presence in places we cannot see or control?
- How should the belief that God directs every life shape the way Christians speak about and live out the sanctity of life?
Closing Thoughts
Believing that every life is fearfully and
wonderfully made changes the way we live, speak, and love. To affirm the
sanctity of life is not only a conviction we hold — it is a mission we live out
together as the people of God.
Live with Gospel Conviction and Gospel
Compassion.
We must hold firmly to the truth that life
begins in the womb and is sacred to God, while also extending grace to those
who carry wounds, regrets, or guilt related to abortion. Our posture is not one
of condemnation, but of Christlike compassion and redemptive hope. The same God
who forms life also forgives sin and restores the broken.
Be a Voice for the Vulnerable.
God repeatedly calls His people to speak up
for those who cannot speak for themselves. This means advocating for the
unborn, the marginalized, and the forgotten — through prayer, support,
generosity, and presence. We do not remain silent in the face of injustice; we
respond with courage rooted in love.
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