No, Mr. President: John Piper's Response to President Obama
John Piper responds to President Obama's statement on Roe v. Wade, emphasizing the dignity of human life and the consequences of abortion.
This sermon emphasizes the sanctity of human life, highlighting the unique creation of man in the image of God and the eternal nature of human existence. It addresses the cultural challenges and moral implications surrounding issues like abortion, calling out the deception and disregard for the unborn. The speaker challenges the notion of protecting women's health and reproductive freedom while advocating for the protection of innocent lives being lost through abortion, emphasizing the responsibility to speak up against the injustice and pray for those in authority.
Full Transcript
It's a magnificent thing. The only newly originating life in the universe that comes in the image of God is man. The only newly originating life in the universe that lasts forever is man.
This is an awesome thing. And as everyone knows, that reverence is not shared by our new president, over whom we have rejoiced. He is trapped and blind in a culture of deceit.
And on the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, last Thursday, he released this statement. We are reminded that this decision not only protects women's health and reproductive freedom, but stands for a broader principle that government should not intrude on our most private family matters. This, to which I say, no, Mr. President, you are not protecting women.
You are authorizing the destruction of 500,000 little women every year. No, Mr. President, you are not protecting reproductive freedom. You are authorizing the destruction of freedom for one million little human beings every year.
No, Mr. President, killing our children is killing our children, no matter how many times you say it is a private family matter. You may say it is a private family matter over and over and over, and still they are dead. And we killed them, and you would have it remain legal.
Mr. President, some of us wept for joy at your inauguration. And we pledge that we will pray for you. We have hope in our sovereign God.
Sermon Outline
- The Dignity of Human Life
- The Deception of President Obama
- The Consequences of Abortion
- 500,000 little women are destroyed every year
- One million little human beings are denied freedom every year
Key Quotes
“You are authorizing the destruction of 500,000 little women every year.” — John Piper
“No, Mr. President, killing our children is killing our children, no matter how many times you say it is a private family matter.” — John Piper
“We have hope in our sovereign God.” — John Piper
Application Points
- We must pray for our leaders and those who are deceived by the culture of deceit.
- We must stand up for the dignity and value of human life, even in the face of opposition.
- We must have hope in our sovereign God, who is able to bring about change and redemption.