Psalm 139:13-18 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. 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 were none of them. How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you.

INTRODUCTION: The Culture of Death

• The “Culture of Death” is the basic acceptance of the masses that human life is not intrinsically valuable, and can be used as a means to an end when necessary.
• The abortion and euthanasia epidemics are strong indicators that we live in a “culture of death.”
• Anonymous Online Comment: “I am pro-choice.  Here is what I believe: The fetus is not a human, just a mass of tissue. Abortion is safer than childbirth. Every child should be a wanted child. The number of abortions is relatively small. Nobody has the right to impose their morals on me.  Aborting unwanted children reduces the number of abused children. We need to remember that we are overpopulating the planet.”

Human Life Is Extremely Valuable At Every Stage of Development

• Psalm 139:13-16 makes this plain when it comes to the unborn.
• Genesis 9:6, “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image.”
• Exodus 20:13, “You shall not murder.”
• Exodus 20:12, “Honor your father and mother.”

REASON 1: God Made Us In His Image

• Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
• What does it mean to be “in the image” of God? 1) The ability to reason 2) high level of communication 3) the ability to attribute high levels of value to other beings.
• The responsibility of Image-Bearers.

REASON 2: God Made Us to Be Agents of His Worship

• Psalm 139:14 “I praise you,” v.17 “How precious are your thoughts, O God!…”
• Tomlin: All we are And all we have Is all a gift from God that we receive Brought to life We open up our eyes To see the majesty and glory of the King. He has filled our hearts with wonder So that we always remember You and I were made to Worship
• The bottom line – Why is abortion wrong? It kills a future worshipper of Almighty God.

CONCLUSION: Will you personalize this message?

• Pray for the souls of those who promote the culture of death: 1) philosophically 2) politically 3) medically 4) musically 5) through film 6) through business
• Participate in Walk-for-Life on Feb 5 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. You can walk or sponsor.