Thou shalt not Kill.
Four little words engraved in stone by God’s own hand. These words are listed in the 10 Commandments in the Book of Leviticus chapter 20. How far is the scope of this? In wars we kill the enemy. We kill animals for food. We put down animals calling it a mercy. We constantly kill bugs that enter our home. There are people who abort children just because they don’t want the child. How far is the scope.
Thou shalt not kill. This isn’t just a sentence or commandment, it’s a way of life. When does life begin?
Does life begin at conception? If so, those that manage to take medicines to stop further growth of the eggs are killing. Those that take meds to prevent the meeting of the ingredients for life from meeting are not killing but preventing life. I’m seeing many people (Women) telling the government that abortion is a right. I disagree, it’s a choice. “Keep your hands off my body!” The women say to the government. Instead, they should have said that before the process of conception began to their partner. Then they would have no reason for pills or the abortion of an unwanted child.
War wouldn’t be war if there wasn’t killing. But why war? Just because people look different than you or have other beliefs isn’t a good reason for war. Just because you want more land doesn’t mean that you should kill so you can take the land. Peace is preferable. Talks shouldn’t break down because you reach an impasse. Finding common ground is a way to begin any compromise.
Food? Is it okay to kill for it? I for one am a meat eater and killing for food is common in today’s life. Animals are killed to provide the meat in grocery stores. (Didn’t you know that?) There is an alternate lifestyle called the Vegetarian but, some plants are killed in order to provide the foods they eat. Pests are killed in the production and cultivation of their foods.
How far reaching are those words? “Thou shalt not kill.” Do we starve? Do we allow our already crowded world to have more children? Do we war on others? After every war the world has had, more people are born, and the population usually ends up higher than before the war.
Thou shalt not kill. Father, we praise your name and thank you for all you’ve done for us. We ask you look deep into our hearts and help us understand your words that we may live according to your will. Father in heaven, may our faith grow stronger each day and please bless us in every way. Amen.
