Do we really value human life?
There is enough incendiary material on the issue of abortion, infanticide, capital punishment and euthanasia to keep a fire stoked for a lifetime. These might not be the only life and death and choice issues, but they certainly dominate some people’s thinking when it comes to the matter of valuing life.
Jesus says something really interesting on the matter of murder.
It’s not unreasonable to suggest Jesus equates valuing life with the issue of our temper and the quality of our relationships. Anger is not prohibited here, it’s the extent of the anger and subsequent emotions and words that are highlighted.
Not only that, though, the issue of valuing life is seen in the desire to reconcile, to make amends and restore right relationships with one that may have been hurt by something we said or did.
It’s worth reflecting on the high value Jesus puts on life beyond the contentious issues that can dominate the conversations. It’s worth asking ourselves, in the light of what we feel towards others, if this is really real love in action.
This helps us see if we really value human life.
For His Name’s Sake
Shalom
C. L. J. Dryden
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