10 Stupid Things We Do

Reject the Sanctity of Life

Romans 13:9-10

Do Not Murder This command is often misquoted. The command is NOT: Do not kill The command IS: Do not murder

Don’t leave yet. Many think this sermon should be preached at a state prison to death-row inmates.

There may be some murderers in this church

Not Included:

Self-defense

Exodus 22:2 - If the thief is found breaking in, and he is struck so that he dies, there shall be no guilt for his bloodshed.

Not Included:

Self-defense Capital punishment

Exodus 21:12-17 -12“He who strikes a man so that he dies shall surely be put to death. 13However, if he did not lie in wait, but God delivered him into his hand, then I will appoint for you a place where he may flee.

14“But if a man acts with premeditation against his neighbor, to kill him by treachery, you shall take him from My altar, that he may die.

Not Included:

Self-defense Capital punishment

Exodus 21:12-17 -15“And he who strikes his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.

16“He who kidnaps a man and sells him, or if he is found in his hand, shall surely be put to death.

17“And he who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.

Not Included:

Just War Animal rights Tree Huggers

•Self-defense•Capital punishment

Forbidden: Premeditated Murder

Manslaughter Accidental Killing Caused By –

Neglect Irresponsibility

Aggressive War Abortion

Euthanasia Hate and Anger

Hate IS Murder

1 John 3:15

Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.

The Rule Affirms: Respect for Human Life

From womb to tomb

Psalm 139:13-16 – 13 For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. 14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. 16 Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, The days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of them.

The Rule Affirms:

Physical life is precious

Spiritual life is even more precious

•Respect for Human Life•From womb to tomb