--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is evil to justify killing (unborn…" description: "\"It is evil to justify killing (unborn babies) by the happy outcome of eternity for the one killed. This same justification could be used to justify kil..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c7c/john-piper-255_abortion_it-is-evil-to-justify-killing-unborn-bab_2982223.jpg" --- # It is evil to justify killing (unborn babies) by the happy… ![“It is evil to justify killing (unborn babies) by the happy outcome of eternity for the one killed. This same justification could be used to justify killing one-year olds, or any heaven-bound believer for that matter. The Bible asks the question: "Shall we sin that grace may abound?" (Romans 6:1)…” quote by John Piper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c7c/john-piper-255_abortion_it-is-evil-to-justify-killing-unborn-bab_2982223.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c7c/john-piper-255_abortion_it-is-evil-to-justify-killing-unborn-bab_2982223.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c7c/john-piper-255_abortion_it-is-evil-to-justify-killing-unborn-bab_2982223.jpg) > “It is evil to justify killing (unborn babies) by the happy outcome of eternity for the one killed. This same justification could be used to justify killing one-year olds, or any heaven-bound believer for that matter. The Bible asks the question: "Shall we sin that grace may abound?" (Romans 6:1) And: "Shall we do evil that good may come?" (Romans 3:8). In both cases the answer is a resounding NO. It is presumption to step into God's place and try to make the assignments to heaven or to hell. Our duty is to obey God, not to play God.” [John Piper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-piper/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote argues that it is wrong to justify killing by claiming a heavenly reward, emphasizing that humans must not assume divine authority over life and death. **In simple terms:** Killing cannot be justified by promised heaven; humans shouldn't act as God. Key Takeaway Respect divine judgment, avoid moral presumptions. Themes ethics theology life death authority Mood thoughtful serious Type ethical theological When to use this quote - abortion debates - euthanasia discussions - war ethics - capital punishment - personal moral decisions Key Concepts divine sovereignty human limitation moral responsibility Questions to Reflect On - Is it ever morally permissible to cause death for a perceived greater good? - How do we discern divine will versus human judgment? 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