20 November 2022

 Thou shalt not Kill. 

 


Four little words engraved in stone by God’s own handThese words are listed in the 10 Commandments in the Book of Leviticus chapter 20.   How far is the scope of thisIn wars we kill the enemyWe kill animals for foodWe put down animals calling it a mercyWe constantly kill bugs that enter our homeThere are people who abort children just because they don’t want the childHow far is the scope. 


Thou shalt not killThis isn’t just a sentence or commandment, it’s a way of lifeWhen does life begin? 


Does life begin at conceptionIf so, those that manage to take medicines to stop further growth of the eggs are killingThose 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 rightI disagree, it’s a choiceKeep your hands off my body!”  The women say to the governmentInstead, they should have said that before the process of conception began to their partnerThen they would have no reason for pills or the abortion of an unwanted child. 


War wouldn’t be war if there wasn’t killingBut why warJust because people look different than you or have other beliefs isn’t a good reason for warJust because you want more land doesn’t mean that you should kill so you can take the landPeace is preferableTalks shouldn’t break down because you reach an impasseFinding common ground is a way to begin any compromise. 


FoodIs it okay to kill for itI for one am a meat eater and killing for food is common in today’s lifeAnimals 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 childrenDo we war on othersAfter 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 usWe 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. 

 

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