What does the Bible say about Abortion? Two wrongs do not make a right ! or do they ?

Question: “What does the Bible say about
abortion?”

Answer: The Bible never specifically
addresses the issue of abortion. However, there are numerous
teachings in Scripture that make it abundantly clear what God’s
view of abortion is. Jeremiah
1:5^[1] tells us that God
knows us before He forms us in the womb. Psalm 139:13-16^[2] speaks of God’s
active role in our creation and formation in the
womb. Exodus
21:22-25^[3] prescribes the same
penalty—death—for someone who causes the death of a baby in the
womb as for someone who commits murder. This clearly indicates that
God considers a baby in the womb to be as human as a full-grown
adult. For the Christian, abortion is not a matter of a woman’s
right to choose. It is a matter of the life or death of a human
being made in God’s image (Genesis
1:26-27^[4]; 9:6^[5]).

The first argument that always arises against the Christian
stance on abortion is “What about cases of rape and/or incest?” As
horrible as it would be to become pregnant as a result of rape
and/or incest, is the murder of a baby the answer? Two wrongs do
not make a right. The child who is a result of rape/incest could be
given in adoption to a loving family unable to have children on
their own, or the child could be raised by its mother. Again, the
baby is completely innocent and should not be punished for the evil
acts of its father.

The second argument that usually arises against the Christian
stance on abortion is “What about when the life of the mother is at
risk?” Honestly, this is the most difficult question to answer on
the issue of abortion. First, let’s remember that this situation is
the reason behind less than one-tenth of one percent of the
abortions done in the world today. Far more women have an abortion
for convenience than women who have an abortion to save their own
lives. Second, let’s remember that God is a God of miracles. He can
preserve the life of a mother and a child despite all the medical
odds being against it. Ultimately, though, this question can only
be decided between a husband, wife, and God. Any couple facing this
extremely difficult situation should pray to the Lord for wisdom
(James
1:5^[6]) as to what He would
have them to do.

Over 95 percent of the abortions performed today involve women
who simply do not want to have a baby. Less than 5 percent of
abortions are for the reasons of rape, incest, or the mother’s
health at risk. Even in the more difficult 5 percent of instances,
abortion should never be the first option. The life of a human
being in the womb is worth every effort to allow the child to be
born.

For those who have had an abortion, remember that the sin of
abortion is no less forgivable than any other sin. Through faith in
Christ, all sins can be forgiven (John
3:16^[7]; Romans 8:1^[8]; Colossians 1:14^[9]). A woman who has had an
abortion, a man who has encouraged an abortion, or even a doctor
who has performed one—can all be forgiven by faith in Jesus
Christ.

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