You know, I don't think it's the church's responsibility fo her pregnancy. Although she is unwed, this doesn't mean it's such a burden. I'm not supporting getting pregnant before your married, but I also don't think people should act like the child, or even mother, is a burden/something terrible. I DO think it is the church's responsibility to be there to guide the young mother and help her in any way they can. It may be because I'm Presbyterian, but when people are pregnant before being married we support them and let them know they are still loved. That's what being a church family is all about. I'm sure their sin is heavy on their mind, but something you must learn is this: when things like that happen, you must look to the future and figure out what the next step is. If you constantly remind them of their bad decision, this will only cause more grief and challenges for both parties ahead.
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Date: 2007-05-23 04:53 am (UTC)I DO think it is the church's responsibility to be there to guide the young mother and help her in any way they can. It may be because I'm Presbyterian, but when people are pregnant before being married we support them and let them know they are still loved. That's what being a church family is all about. I'm sure their sin is heavy on their mind, but something you must learn is this: when things like that happen, you must look to the future and figure out what the next step is. If you constantly remind them of their bad decision, this will only cause more grief and challenges for both parties ahead.
Just my 2 cents.