Clarification on My Previous Post
In my previous post I was not saying that everyone who uses birth control is sexually impure, or that they will do sexually impure things.
I do believe, however, that if birth control were not an option, the sexually impure would have second thoughts about throwing around their sexuality. Although there are exceptions, birth control is directly responsible for the epidemic of sexual impurity we see around us.
Of course behind it all, the first source of all sin is our own sinful hearts. And even without birth control, I'm sure some would still find ways to be impure.
posted by Josh's Loving Wife, aka Angela Brisby @ 6:50 PM
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As unbelievers, we are judged according to God's Law. "Thou shalt have no other gods before Me" and "Thou shalt not murder" come to mind. As believers, we are judged by our deeds done in Christ. To usurp God's authority in the name of "procreative stewardship" is just as sinful as lust, fornication or adultery. Our bodies belong to Him. He opens and closes the womb, birth control is His alone.
Steph,
Just to clarify my response I didn't think you meant "that everyone who uses birth control is sexually impure, or that they will do sexually impure things."
I didn't think you were saying this, But Josh thought that it might come off to some people that this was what I was saying, so I wanted to clarify.
And I agree that not having birth control (hereafter b.c.)available would not change anyone's heart. I also agree that b.c. simply allows people to not get caught. However, if people knew before committing a sin that they would (or probably would) get caught, they most likely would find a different sin to commit. And while I do believe that the immorality aspect of this discussion primarily deals with those who are unmarried, those who are married are also prone to use b.c. for sinful reasons, mostly selfishness (there are exeptions). The couple who uses b.c. so they can further their carreers and neglect their duty to raise up a godly seed is being selfish. Also, depending upon the type of b.c. used, the mere using of it can be heinously sinful.
Hey Lori,
Amen.
Lilly,
"The question then becomes, can a Christian who is using birth control truly decide the best time for them to have a child? I am not convinced even the most theologically sound and well meaning of my friends really can. "
Absolutely, I'm sure that's why at the beginning of time God took that decision upon himself.
" Our selfish human natures war against the idea of leaving things up to God on a daily basis, and if Christians are truly honest, how many will admit that this sin (on any level) influences their "planning"? "
This thought has been in the back of my mind for about two years. :)
Leaving our planning to the One who truly owns it is a HUGE step of faith riddled with worries and what-ifs, I have dealt with them myself for a little under two years now. And while wholly trusting God in this area of life never is completely easy, at least not for me, it comes with a world of blessing. Do I ever think," What if I end up with 15 kids and am too wornout in my old age to care for them?" Yes. Or what if Josh ends up without a job for a season, a dozen kids would be hard to care for without a constant paycheck. Yes. I could name off dozens more "worries" that come through my mind and force me to trust God more. But they do just that. In the end I have grown in my trust in God's faithfulness. We have been so blessed in the last several months. Josh got a new job, we are able (by God's providence) to buy a house nearer to Josh's new job as well as our beloved church. I could go on and on. Not to mention the blessing of the kids themselves. What a source of sanctification! Trust me, if you are God's child, the more kids he blesses you with, the more sanctified you will be forced to be. :)
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