For/Against

Written by cycleguy on May 12th, 2016

familymatters

I have said it before in this blog and I have said it out loud both from the pulpit and in person:

It is too bad Christ-followers seem to be known more for what we are against than what we are for.

Case in point: my topic for this coming Sunday and the next week. Topic? Abortion. Adoption.

There. I’ve just illustrated my point. I will admit to being against abortion. So…I can choose to preach a scathing sermon against abortion and the abortion industry (and all the while trying to tell those who have had an abortion they are loved…which I believe they are) OR I can speak about the alternative: adoption.

I am choosing the latter. More and more people are gravitating toward adoption. I know some of my readers have chosen that route. GOOD FOR YOU!! I personally wish the red tape and government intervention would disappear (as well as the high astronomical cost of adoption). I believe the alternative to abortion would be a much more welcome action.

The adoption of an individual child finds its roots-not in the government-but in the Bible. Moses. Mephibosheth. Esther. Me. You. Anyone who has come to Christ as Savior has known adoption. God has adopted us into His family. See here.  Sunday’s emphasis will be on adoption into God’s family and I’ll also be talking about Esther’s story. This will be Part 1 of a two part sermon. I can’t wait to tell you about next week! Thanks for your prayers.

 

20 Comments so far ↓

  1. Lisa notes says:

    We’ve never adopted but I greatly admire those who do! I love your approach on preaching what we’re for rather than just what we’re again. God bless you, Bill! Praying for your time Sunday.

  2. Kari Scare says:

    As you may remember, we adopted our youngest son (now 15) 6 years ago. He has blessed us in so many ways. God has taught us not only the beauty of adoption in this sense but also in the sense of us into God’s family through this process. I also want to note that while adoption can be expensive (infant & foreign especially, to my understanding), we did not find it to be expensive (with regard to money) when adopting an older child. Great topic, and a great approach!

    • cycleguy says:

      I do remember that Kari. You are one of those I have the utmost respect for in many ways. Adopting one at the age of 9 is even more of a testimony to your desire to make life better for one. Did you also not adopt your younger son also? Or am I getting you confused with someone else? Thanks for the encouragement also.

  3. Jeff says:

    The politics of abortion and adoption are both way beyond common sense. I don’t know anyone that is pro abortion ( Probably 1/2 the people I know are Pro-Choice and 1/2 think an abortion should be illegal)I am personally Pro-Choice. I have just never heard a persuasive argument that doesn’t make the current situation worse on a lot of levels and return to the days of the back alley coat hangar method.
    As for adoption the hoops to jump through and the cost is nuts.
    As for the Bible adoption I am in hopes I can opt out of that. I am not ready to surrender my reasoning faculties.

    • cycleguy says:

      I don’t discuss politics. I defer to that. I agree with you on the cost of adoption. And for the latter: I don’t see it as having to give up any reasoning faculties. I see it as an important concept fueled by the Father’s love for you.

      • Jeff says:

        Unfortunately my reasoning faculties require you to give evidence of a fueled Father’s Love. I have never seen any evidence of that and consequently assume that is nonsense. But I am always interested in examining any evidence you might find. That’s the least my reasoning faculties require.

  4. floyd says:

    With you on what we’re known to be against rather than what we’re for. I appreciate the perspective and reminder.

    Praying for you, Bill.

  5. As Christians, we should strive to focus on the positive in all that we say and do, and carry through in a loving way. I’ve not adopted, but I know folks who have, and they have blessed these children in more ways than I could count.
    Praying for Sunday, Bill!

  6. Betty Draper says:

    Knowing that life starts the second of conception as medical science has proven and the Bible proves, I of course am against abortion. Abortion fits right in there on , thou shall not kill”. I would hope though I am known for loving the women who has had an abortion and the guilt of it. This is a subject I would not judge on. I have never walked in the shoes of a the parent of a 10 year old young girl, who has been abused by a father, uncle or anyone and finds her pregnant against her choice. Some things seem so black and white until we are personally have to deal with it. God does hate killing but he also hate the sin of the one who plants a baby in a young body or any body with out their consent. Thankful beyond belief that adoption is not so complicated to understand and judge. Even more thankful God is not in the abortion business but seeks to adopt anyone who wants to be in His family. . It’s good to be reminded to love beyond all cost. Thought provoking post.

    • cycleguy says:

      i want to be known for loving the woman (and the man) who are affected by an abortion. i believe strongly in a God of grace who can heal the mind, body, soul and spirit of the devastating effects of one. I, too, am glad is in the adoption business. After all, it includes me.

  7. Pam says:

    For us, adoption is the only option. There are so many couples yearning for children. Kind of like how God yearns for us to come into His family.

    • jeff says:

      Then adopt. It’s not about adopting. It’s about Love. If you can do it. You will love it.

      • Pam says:

        Jeff, we adopted our daughter 27 years ago. She is such a blessing to us–a gift from the hand of God.

        • Jeff says:

          I have an adopted niece and a nephew that I can speak very highly of as well. And a couple of ones that were not adopted I only wish I could. It’s not the DNA that makes any difference.

  8. Linda Stoll says:

    Adoption stories are woven into our family over the past few generations. Love is stronger than blood, for sure.

    But in many cases, there’s nothing easy about it. It’s hard work. And not for the faint of heart.

    But Jesus loves the little children. And that we cling onto …