10 Basic Principles on the Sanctity of Human Life

As previously mentioned, this morning my dad preached on the sanctity of human life. His sermon, entitled "Pro-life Hearers Only?" can be found here http://www.fbcdurham.org/sermon/sermonArchive.php

The ten principles on the sanctity of human life are as follows:

1. God is Creator, King, and Judge of all the earth.
2. All human beings are made in the image of God.
3. Human beings are commanded to be fruitful and multiply.
4. Human life begins at conception.
5. All children are a blessing from God.
6. Satan hates all human beings and wants to murder them.
7. Human beings are forbidden from taking life.
8. God's people are commanded to rescue the perishing and the broken.
9. Judgement Day, when we will have to given an account for everything we have said and done, is coming.
10. Grace is available through Jesus Christ for all who have sinned and repent.

I know that it is sometimes hard to find time to listen to sermons, and it is even harder to put God's word into practice, but it is worth it. Living a completely God-focused and sacrificial life is not above and beyond the call of duty, it is the least a person should ever do for their Creator, Redeemer, and Father. I was very convicted this morning, and am praying that I would be able to live God's word out in every area of my life, particularly in the issue of abortion. I want to use the gifts he has given me to show his love to those who are in such a great need of it.