An Upward Look
A Daily Devotional Observation from God's Word
January 4
SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR TODAYWhoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man. (Genesis 9:6)
The word of God teaches us to respect the sanctity of human life. Not long after the creation Adam and Eve experienced murder in their own family. What an ugly scene! Even before “Thou shalt not kill” was written in the commandments the Lord gave this law in Genesis 9:6 that if any man committed murder his life should be taken. Some argue that capital punishment is not a deterrent to murder and other crimes. It certainly is – those who are so punished for their murders will murder no more. Millions of innocent babies are murdered each year for the convenience of their mothers. The truth is that God highly respects human life and so should we! ~
DAILY BIBLE READING: Psalm 4; Genesis 8-10