But because the midwives feared God, they refused to obey the king's orders. They allowed the boys to live too.
Exodus 1:18
Watching the videotapes which exposed Planned Parenthood's atrocities, harvesting baby parts for a price, was initially shocking. Watching the images of callous Planned Parenthood executives eat their lunch, while they negotiate a deal with some prospective buyers of baby parts, was quite appalling. It absolutely incensed me that our very own tax dollars actually fund these nefarious activities. Moreover, I was further enraged when I learned that despite the public's outcry to defund Planned Parenthood, our very own U.S. Congress succumbed and buckled under the pressure of lobbyists, who support such programs. As a result, they miserably failed deliver the wishes of the people. What an outrage!
Hence, when I read in Exodus how these two midwives spared the lives of the Hebrew children even though they were commanded by the king not to spare Hebrew baby boys' lives, I discovered a newfound respect for these women. How refreshing to know that in spite of the possible fatal repercussions of their faithful decision, they still went through with it. How courageous and admirable they were! They unselfishly risked their own lives to save these young babies' lives. They heeded God's laws over man's so that they can live with their own conscience.
As a result, God blessed these midwives. But this in no way meant that God condoned their lies and their deception of the king. God blessed these women because they obeyed His laws, which forbid the senseless killing of innocent lives.
On the other hand, it makes me wonder what God will do to the lawmakers who voted against defunding Planned Parenthood?
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