Husband had syphilis; his pregnant wife had tuberculosis. Should she abort the child? If she had done so, the world would not have seen Beethoven, a great music composer.
God expects a pregnant woman to be treated with dignity, kindness, and care. God has provided them special protection under Mosaic Law. When men fight, world over, women try to interfere to protect their men. However, in the melee, if the pregnant woman experiences miscarriage, then the culprit is liable. If a premature baby is born, the culprit must pay a fine as demanded by the husband that is ratified by the judge. If other damages occur often, the punishment is severe. (Exodus 21: 21-25)
God’s concern: God is kind, tender and compassionate. This is evident in the Law of Moses. A pregnant woman should be treated with dignity, kindness, love, compassion, and tenderness as God treats them. Misbehaviour or abuse will not be tolerated by God.
Protection by Law: A pregnant woman should not attack or cause harm even during a fight. Even if the woman is accidentally hit, the culprit will be punished. Even when the premature baby is healthy, there will be a fine for the culprit.
Sacred life: If the pregnant woman or her child is hurt, then there will be an equal quantum of punishment. If the pregnancy is terminated and if the child is stillborn, it will be murder that is punishable. If the pregnant woman or the child born is maimed, the Law specifies the punishment: “eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.” (Exodus 21:24,25)
Abortion: If God judges those who cause harm to fetus or birth of premature baby, God will strictly punish abortion. You shall not murder is one of The Ten Commandments. (Exodus 20:13) There are many who involve in sinful activities of sexual relationships and abort. It is double sin of adultery and murder. Some young couples consider career as important and want to postpone the birth of a child, hence abort, which is sin.
Do I realize the sacredness of life?