DaughterofKing Posted November 22, 2005 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 92 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 232 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/19/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted November 22, 2005 We are all created in our mother's womb by God..so then why are some babies born with severe birth defects? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apothanein kerdos Posted November 22, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 331 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 8,713 Content Per Day: 1.21 Reputation: 21 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/28/2004 Status: Offline Share Posted November 22, 2005 We are all created in our mother's womb by God..so then why are some babies born with severe birth defects? For God's grace and glory to be shown. We view defects as a negative thing, yet there is no quantification of why they are bad Why is it bad to be blind, deaf, slow in the mind, physical inept to do certain things, ect? Why are all of those bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryt Posted November 22, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 52 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,230 Content Per Day: 0.31 Reputation: 124 Days Won: 1 Joined: 08/22/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 05/03/1952 Share Posted November 22, 2005 We are all created in our mother's womb by God..so then why are some babies born with severe birth defects? The reason there are birth defects is SIN HAS ENTERED THE WORLD. Sin is the legal ground that Satan and the demons have to operate with. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. In the story of Joseph, his brothers sold him into slavery - a bad thing. In the end Joseph testified that they, his brothers, meant if for evil but God used/meant it for good. In turning the things meant for evil into something that glorifies the true and living God Jesus destroys the works of the devil. LT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovedya Posted November 22, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 375 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 11,400 Content Per Day: 1.44 Reputation: 125 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/30/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1971 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Hmmm... I think first off we should dispel the idea that birth is a creative event. There have only been two creative events in the history of the earth: The creation of all that was created - the old creation, of which Adam is the head; and the creation of the one new man through the death of Jesus Christ - the new creation, of which Christ, the last Adam, is the head (2 Cor. 5:17; 1 Cor. 15:45). That which is born of the flesh is flesh (John 3:6a). Therefore, because we are each born after our own kind we are the products of the old creation. As products of the old creation we have sin, which was passed down from Adam (Rom. 5:14; 1 Cor. 15:22). It is because of sin, which reigns in our flesh (Rom. 7:18; 25), that various diseases and infirmities plague us. However, God can use these various infirmities for His glory and His purpose (John 9:1-3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted November 22, 2005 Group: Graduated to Heaven Followers: 2 Topic Count: 50 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 4,073 Content Per Day: 0.52 Reputation: 43 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/02/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/10/1923 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Some of the abnormalities that children are born with can be resultant fo the life style of the mother during her pregnancy, such as drug abuse or alchohol or smoking or it could be a genetic disorder. God does not cause imperfection. I suppose it can all be traced back to when man fell by taking the wrong advice. Many people blame satan,but satan only set the trap. It was adam who fell for it. However as SJ pointed out it's not necessarily bad. I know many disabled people who are diabled from birth, including one of my own, who have a deeper relationship with the Lord than a lot able bodied christians, and are living witness to the love of Jesus. God bless all our children. eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refugepsa91 Posted November 22, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 331 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 5,961 Content Per Day: 0.76 Reputation: 61 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/25/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted November 22, 2005 Some of the abnormalities that children are born with can be resultant fo the life style of the mother during her pregnancy, such as drug abuse or alchohol or smoking or it could be a genetic disorder. God does not cause imperfection. I suppose it can all be traced back to when man fell by taking the wrong advice. Many people blame satan,but satan only set the trap. It was adam who fell for it. However as SJ pointed out it's not necessarily bad. I know many disabled people who are diabled from birth, including one of my own, who have a deeper relationship with the Lord than a lot able bodied christians, and are living witness to the love of Jesus. God bless all our children. eric. Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cag7800 Posted November 22, 2005 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 50 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 277 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/06/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/18/1956 Share Posted November 22, 2005 as one who works daily with mentally handicapped adults,i personally believe they are here to show God's mercy and grace.i searched a long time to find out why(?) i have one man in my group that when i put on a praise and worship c.d. he praises God.theses people are so special. to see one who's arms are on backwards learn to do a task,to teach one to say your name,to see one that has been kicked out of several workshops because they are to hyper and you can teach them to stay on one task for 30 minutes,makes your heart soar.to watch them be so proud of themselves and smile at you,will melt the hardest of hearts.most that i work with are normal until they get to a certain level.most have the minds of 3/4 yrs old but just have adult bodies.my 2 grandchildren are in the daycare here they are normal,but they do not see the others as handicapped,its amazing to watch a normal child *help* the others to do simple things.. i also know of the horrible birth defects,there isn't much i haven't seen. i truely believe they are here to help us grow spiritally,and also to be helper for Jesus..oits sorta like washing Jesus's feet when you can help them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad Ernie Posted November 22, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 75 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,802 Content Per Day: 0.35 Reputation: 46 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/29/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 06/01/1945 Share Posted November 22, 2005 as one who works daily with mentally handicapped adults,i personally believe they are here to show God's mercy and grace.i searched a long time to find out why(?) i have one man in my group that when i put on a praise and worship c.d. he praises God.theses people are so special. to see one who's arms are on backwards learn to do a task,to teach one to say your name,to see one that has been kicked out of several workshops because they are to hyper and you can teach them to stay on one task for 30 minutes,makes your heart soar.to watch them be so proud of themselves and smile at you,will melt the hardest of hearts.most that i work with are normal until they get to a certain level.most have the minds of 3/4 yrs old but just have adult bodies.my 2 grandchildren are in the daycare here they are normal,but they do not see the others as handicapped,its amazing to watch a normal child *help* the others to do simple things.. i also know of the horrible birth defects,there isn't much i haven't seen. i truely believe they are here to help us grow spiritally,and also to be helper for Jesus..oits sorta like washing Jesus's feet when you can help them Greetings Cag, It takes a very special person to do what you do day in and day out. Thank you so much for your story and for being there to help these children of God to have a fulfilling life. Blessings, Dad Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cag7800 Posted November 22, 2005 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 50 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 277 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/06/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/18/1956 Share Posted November 22, 2005 as one who works daily with mentally handicapped adults,i personally believe they are here to show God's mercy and grace.i searched a long time to find out why(?) i have one man in my group that when i put on a praise and worship c.d. he praises God.theses people are so special. to see one who's arms are on backwards learn to do a task,to teach one to say your name,to see one that has been kicked out of several workshops because they are to hyper and you can teach them to stay on one task for 30 minutes,makes your heart soar.to watch them be so proud of themselves and smile at you,will melt the hardest of hearts.most that i work with are normal until they get to a certain level.most have the minds of 3/4 yrs old but just have adult bodies.my 2 grandchildren are in the daycare here they are normal,but they do not see the others as handicapped,its amazing to watch a normal child *help* the others to do simple things.. i also know of the horrible birth defects,there isn't much i haven't seen. i truely believe they are here to help us grow spiritally,and also to be helper for Jesus..oits sorta like washing Jesus's feet when you can help them Greetings Cag, It takes a very special person to do what you do day in and day out. Thank you so much for your story and for being there to help these children of God to have a fulfilling life. Blessings, Dad Ernie i would like to add: if anyone can do it,i am sure there are places simlar to this in your area.some live in group homes and have outlived their families,at this Chritmas time call and see if anyone needs shoes,coats,personal hygine products.here cwa. has gave them a chritmas party for 20 yrs.and salvation army makes them little bags with toothpaste,saop,socks,deordrant,lotion. its not so much whats in,but for somone to hand them a cristmas present,makes their world a litlle brighter.the blessing is awesome....a smile and thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneB Posted November 22, 2005 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 4 Topic Count: 232 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 7,261 Content Per Day: 0.96 Reputation: 79 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/30/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/19/1959 Share Posted November 22, 2005 All great answers so far. At birth, the flesh may have defects BUT the spirit is perfect and pure. Since the flesh is dust and will return to the ground from where it came AND the spirit will return to the FATHER, which do you think GOD sees when HE looks at the child? The defective flesh, a product of a sin-filled world, OR the sweet spirit of an innocent child? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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