Thou Shalt Not Murder

The Command That Defends the Unborn

God’s command is direct, unqualified, and intentional: “You shall not murder.” It does not include exceptions for convenience, circumstance, or cultural approval. Life belongs to God because He is the one who gives it.

From the beginning, Scripture affirms that human life is sacred because it bears the image of God. This value is not assigned at birth, nor granted by ability, nor measured by independence. It is bestowed by the Creator.

The unborn are not unnamed in Scripture. God speaks of life in the womb as known, formed, and purposed. Before breath is drawn, life is already present — and God claims it as His own.

Abortion attempts to redefine murder by renaming the victim. Scripture does not allow this. The command does not ask whether life is wanted, planned, or convenient.

Jesus reinforces this command by exposing the heart behind it. Murder is not only an act — it is a posture that decides certain lives are expendable. When a society determines which lives are worthy of protection, it has already abandoned God’s standard.

The pro-life position is not political. It is biblical. God’s law defends the innocent, the voiceless, and the vulnerable — especially when they cannot defend themselves. The unborn are the most defenseless among us.

The Thou Shalt Not Murder design exists to say plainly what Scripture already declares: abortion ends a human life. And God does not look away from innocent blood.

This command is not rooted in condemnation, but in truth. God offers mercy to the repentant, forgiveness through Christ, and restoration through grace. But mercy never requires denying reality.

To stand against abortion is to stand for life — not as an abstract idea, but as a divine creation. Obedience to God sometimes places us at odds with culture. Faithfulness has always carried that cost.

Life is sacred. The unborn are human. And God’s command still stands.