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2. How can we show Jehovah that we appreciate the gift of life?
From the moment you were conceived, Jehovah cared about you. Under divine inspiration, one of God’s worshippers, David, said to him: “Your eyes even saw me as an embryo.” (Psalm 139:16) Jehovah greatly values your life. (Read Matthew 10:29-31.) It would hurt him deeply if anyone deliberately put an end to someone’s life, even his or her own.a (Exodus 20:13) It would also hurt Jehovah if we needlessly put our life in danger or did not take precautions to protect the lives of others. When we take care of our life and respect the lives of others, we show that we appreciate the marvelous gift of life.
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5. Respect the life of an unborn child
In poetic language, David spoke of Jehovah’s interest in the life and development of an unborn child. Read Psalm 139:13-17, and then discuss this question:
In Jehovah’s eyes, does a person’s life begin at conception or at birth?
Jehovah’s laws for ancient Israel protected mothers and their unborn children. Read Exodus 21:22, 23, and then discuss these questions:
How did Jehovah view a person who accidentally ended the life of an unborn child?
How would he feel if someone intentionally did that?b
How do you feel about God’s view?
Even a woman who appreciates the value of life may feel that an abortion is her only option. Read Isaiah 41:10, and then discuss these questions:
If a woman is facing pressure to have an abortion, to whom should she turn for help? Why?
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b Those who have had an abortion do not need to be overwhelmed with guilt—Jehovah can forgive them. For more information, see the article “What Does the Bible Say About Abortion?” that is listed in the Explore section of this lesson.
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