The value of human life is deeply respected in Scripture, with clear commands against taking the life of another person. In Exodus, God establishes the principle that whoever sheds human blood will be punished, as human life is made in God's image (Genesis 9:6, Exodus 21:12). The Ten Commandments also explicitly forbid murder, emphasizing the sanctity of life (Exodus 20:13). Additionally, Proverbs encourages rescue of those unjustly sentenced to death, while 1 Peter reminds believers to live responsibly and not use freedom as a cover for evil, highlighting the importance of preserving life and upholding justice.
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Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter.
Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind.
Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
And the LORD said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I do not know!” he answered. “Am I my brother’s keeper?” “What have you done?” replied the LORD. “The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground. Now you are cursed and banished from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand.
I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore choose life, so that you and your descendants may live,