Common Ground

Matthew 5:38-48; Romans 12:14-21; 13:1-7 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.  And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well."  Over the last 40 years our nation has been divided and embattled in horrible reality that is Abortion on demand. This has created language that we use as a culture with words such as "pro-choice",  "pro-life" or "the sanctity of life." There are marches, there are critical votes, and there are clear bombs thrown on both sides. In our great state of Virginia, just this month, the debate rages ever on. However, we are left with some glaring questions about the duty of what it means to be pro-life. This is not a message strictly about abortion, but rather a message about who we have permission to kill. As the colony of heaven here on earth, what is our responsibility to be consistently p