UNPLANNED PREGNANCY
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?
The Bible does not teach that an unplanned pregnancy is a sin, but it does teach that sex should be in the bounds of marriage between a husband and a wife (1 Corinthians 7:2). While the actual pregnancy is not a sin itself, it may be a result of the choice to have sex outside of marriage.
HOW DO I APPLY IT?
Understand that God isn't against sex. He's against you getting hurt. He wants to protect you from the dangers it has the ability to produce. Also, there is guilt and shame that follows an unplanned pregnancy, which could easily be the first thing most people think of when this happens. They think God hates them or is against them. This is not true! God loves you and cares about you. He is willing to forgive you. Regardless of if you've had an abortion, an unplanned pregnancy, or have one now, God loves you, desires a friendship with you. We all have made poor choice and some of those have consequences that can change our lives forever. But that does not mean that you cannot be in a friendship with God (1 John 1:9). If you have a child, you must know that your child is a blessing from God. And even though the pregnancy was unplanned, the birth of your child is blessed.
WHAT’S NEXT ?
If you've found yourself in the situation of being pregnant and it's due to premarital sex, I would pray that you would reach out to someone. Regardless of how strong and capable you feel, I pray that you've let someone know who can care for you and walk with you through this time of your life. And if you are feeling guilty, my prayer is that you would not feel guilty and isolate yourself, but that you would allow God and people to surround you with love and acceptance. We would love to help you during this time. If you would like to talk, email bsmmont@gmail.com. Read and reflect on Psalm 139:13-16. Think about how God views babies in the womb.
The Bible does not teach that an unplanned pregnancy is a sin, but it does teach that sex should be in the bounds of marriage between a husband and a wife (1 Corinthians 7:2). While the actual pregnancy is not a sin itself, it may be a result of the choice to have sex outside of marriage.
HOW DO I APPLY IT?
Understand that God isn't against sex. He's against you getting hurt. He wants to protect you from the dangers it has the ability to produce. Also, there is guilt and shame that follows an unplanned pregnancy, which could easily be the first thing most people think of when this happens. They think God hates them or is against them. This is not true! God loves you and cares about you. He is willing to forgive you. Regardless of if you've had an abortion, an unplanned pregnancy, or have one now, God loves you, desires a friendship with you. We all have made poor choice and some of those have consequences that can change our lives forever. But that does not mean that you cannot be in a friendship with God (1 John 1:9). If you have a child, you must know that your child is a blessing from God. And even though the pregnancy was unplanned, the birth of your child is blessed.
WHAT’S NEXT ?
If you've found yourself in the situation of being pregnant and it's due to premarital sex, I would pray that you would reach out to someone. Regardless of how strong and capable you feel, I pray that you've let someone know who can care for you and walk with you through this time of your life. And if you are feeling guilty, my prayer is that you would not feel guilty and isolate yourself, but that you would allow God and people to surround you with love and acceptance. We would love to help you during this time. If you would like to talk, email bsmmont@gmail.com. Read and reflect on Psalm 139:13-16. Think about how God views babies in the womb.