I also found that to be one of the saddest parts of the story. Unfortunately, prejudices, outworking of human depravity, and judgmentalism are too often found in the places where it should not be – a local church!

To clarify before somebody thinks I am backing away from my strong stance on convictions and Biblical practices — By this I am NOT referring to the judging of sin which is commanded in the Bible. I am referring ONLY to the way that those claiming to be children of the living God are often quick to jump to conclusions before they know the facts like this young lady’s situation.

About the only thing that would make the story even sadder was if the church in question was a so-called evangelical church. Having pastored in England, we saw too much of “Christians” sticking their noses up at others who did not look, smell, or dress just like them. Too often they would forget that if it was NOT for the grace of God, they could be in similar situations as those to whom they look down their noses.

Praise to the Lord that this young woman and her mum were willing to go against the grain, and do what was right before God and not murder that child for the sins of the father. Let’s pray that if this family are not true believers, that they will be directed to a Bible preaching evangelical church and know soon the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Desert Pastor

“‘We had always been regular churchgoers in our community before this. But we faced so many barbed comments from people at church that we stopped going there and went somewhere else. Sometimes, it has felt like me and Elizabeth against the rest of the world.’”
Now THAT I find one of the saddest parts of the story.