Reference: Genesis 9:5-7
1/5/2012 8:58:24 PM
6 If anyone takes a human life, that person’s life will also be taken by human hands. For God made human beings[f] in his own image.
...for God made us in His image. I thought about my penchant for serial killer-type shows and crime stories. We see killings on tv most days, whether in the news or in the series we avidly follow. And personally, I seek them out and watch them back-to-back. I must also admit to the past tendency to resort to violence and inflicting physical harm on those who hurt betrayed me.
But fast-forward to today. The Lord tells us that the killing and death of a human being is unacceptable to Him. And he says this on the heals of the greatest act of judgement on humankind to date. He had just literally wiped out the human race, save for one family. He is establishing "a code" for us. And with reason... We are ALL made in His image. Only God has the right over man.
What do we do about this intrigue we have for murder and mayhem? We can all make our excuses, but the sad fact remains that the world is filled with a disrespect for God's image in man. Ultimately, it is God whom we malign, His image that we mar.
Lord, forgive us and show us the way to life. Help us to "Now be fruitful and multiply, and repopulate the earth." May we GIVE life, share life, promote life, and protect the life you gave us. Make us ever-conscious that our neighbor was made in your image as well. Help us not to malign ourselves and each other.
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