Bible Question (short): How about common sense? |
Question (full): Good morning, bjanko! Awake, now? I read your answer, and could not but agree with you that children are a gift from God. However, 'it follows that a gift not be returned to the Giver' speaks maybe of abortion, but hardly about preventing conception for reasons of common sense(not personal self-interest). I am absolutely against abortion. I also do not believe in couples 'waiting for better days' or 'deciding not to have kids (at all).' I am not sure of the 'inference' connection between this and salvation or obedience/disobedience. Please do be more specific, especially about the common sense issue. I agree that young couples should hope and desire for children, but after a certain amount of blessing, with some volition of the participants, prevention makes sense. You may live in a society where unlimited blessing is not a problem, but many do not. And how about illness or danger to the woman? How about the danger of abstinence to a middle-age couple? These may not be concerns to YOU, but many would disagree. Or do we make holy exemptions, and based on whose decision? Because ALL is in God's hands, do complications or death become His fault? Or is it the judgment of sin? I don't believe in 'situational ethics,' But without a bit more specific scriptural direction, I cannot see throwing out common sense. The Bible does, however, tell us to be wise and discerning. To throw away the gift of reason is also foolish. Finally, a properly shepherded marriage will find personal direction from the Lord through His church. My friend this is a good discussion. I appreciate your input, and await your answer. In Christ Jesus. |