God protects human life in different ways. But the primary way God protects human life is through his moral law.
God protects human life in different ways. But the primary way God protects human life is through his moral law.
- Negatively stated: “You shall not murder” (Ex 20:13).
- Positively stated: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord” (Lv 19:18).
The negative law prohibits intentionally killing an innocent human life. The positive law calls for protective actions. For example,
- “When you build a new house, you shall make a parapet for your roof, that you may not bring the guilt of blood upon your house, if anyone should fall from it.” (Dt 22:8).