As Christians We Hate Abortion….Supposedly…

In a previous article I wrote about how God is giving us over to our sins as a society.  How things like abortion, euthanasia, same sex marriage and other societal issues are just symptoms of a much larger problem. Now I want to address one of the major symptoms of the “bigger problem.”  It is a major symptom that, unless you have been living under a rock, you have undoubtedly heard about. If you live in Canada, it is everywhere right now. It is the symptom of Abortion.

As Christians we hate abortion…supposedly.  As orthodox evangelical Christians we all agree that God is the author of life and that life starts at conception. We agree that every human life bears the image of God and is a gift from God whether it is a life that is wanted or not by the mother, whether this life will have a disability or not.  We hate abortion so much that most of us do entirely nothing at all. Wait…no that can’t be right… well, that is the truth.  Most of us Christians who “hate” abortion do nothing about it, nor do we give it much thought at all.  Makes a lot of sense doesn’t it?

Ephesians 5:11 says:

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.

Take a moment to read the text above. Now take a moment to read it and apply it to yourself with regard to abortion.  I can hear some of you… “I don’t have abortions nor do I approve of them! I am prolife!”  But what about the second part? “But instead expose them.”   Let’s read the verse in context now. Eph. 5:6-12

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. ⁷ Therefore do not become partners with them; ⁸ for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light ⁹ (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), ¹⁰ and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. ¹¹  Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. ¹² For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. ¹³ But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible,

Can you see the magnitude of what this verse is saying? It is the polar opposite to how passive most Christians are today. Sadly, we have been heavily influenced by the world, taking upon ourselves the “don’t rock the boat,” tolerant to everything attitude so prevalent in the world.   We would rather sit at home watch our TV, sip our wine, and thank God for the comforts we have in our own little world.  I admit that I used to be this way (and I still want to be this way in my fallen nature). I used to think that if I avoid the works of darkness, and don’t actually sin myself, then I am doing my Christian duty.  Wait… hang on… “Take no part in the fruitless works of darkness” is only half of what I am supposed to be doing! It says also, “Rather even expose them!” Don’t just avoid the works of darkness, EXPOSE them as well! Does this sound passive to you?

I was a passive Christian for most of my adult life, but not anymore.  I can hear the call to action in this verse.  Can you hear it? Do you hear a call to do something to expose the darkness and the fruitlessness of abortion? A Christian call to pro-life action, like what we have seen through the Canadian Center for Bio-ethical Reform, the New Abortion Caravan, weneedalaw.ca, endthekilling.ca and numerous other Christian-based pro-life groups is simply, but profoundly, a call to be the children of light that we are called to be in Christ as it states in Ephesians 5.

God is calling you and me to action. No longer can we be passive, inactive, indifferent Christians! Will you join me and others in this?  Let me clarify, I am not saying that you have to do a “choice chain,” not all of us are gifted in that regard; you can help from home by writing your government officials, or giving of your time and finances to help aid the cause. If you are Canadian please visit http://weneedalaw.ca/ to find out how you can make a difference today – even from the comfort of your own living room.   Don’t think that one person does not make a difference, I have sent 3 letters to my MP and received a letter in response – they do listen.  And finally, please pray.  Prayer is powerful.

Let us no longer be content with simply avoiding the unfruitful works of darkness, let us also EXPOSE them to the glory of God. Let us heed the call to action.

If you live in the Fraser Valley please join me at the Valley Against Abortion’s info and training session on July 10th:

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to stand up for others who do not yet have a voice? It’s not enough to say you are pro-life, what are you doing about it? This movement needs YOU! Join the rapidly growing pro-life movement and save lives. We are not only challenging you to come out to this event, but to bring a friend or family member along!

Local Valley Against Abortion Leaders are offering an information and training session in pro-life activism, with guest speaker Jonathon VanMaren from the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform. Learn how to defend the pro-life view and how you can join us to help make abortion unthinkable.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has” -Margaret Mead

Date: Tuesday, July 10th at 7:00pm at the Fellowship Hall of the Cornerstone CRC, 9800 McNaught Rd. Chilliwack BC