The Environment
- Stewardship of the environment includes the proper use of all the earth's resources. This is essential for congregations and all people. (Res. 90.1.14)
- Energy stewardship is essential for churches and schools (Res. 05.4.11)
- Gen 1:26, Gen 2:15
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Life Issues
- Since abortion takes a human life it is not a moral option, except as a tragically unavoidable by-product of medical procedures necessary to prevent the death of the mother. The living but unborn are persons in the sight of God from conception and stand under God's full protection. (Res. 88.3.04)
- Sanctity of life is essential when considering euthanasia, assisted suicide and abortion. (Res. 96.1.05)
- Lutherans for Life promote and support the emphasis of God's sacred gift of human life. (Res. 02.1.02)
- Job 10: 9-11; Psalm 51; Psalm 139: 13-17; Jeremiah 1: 5; Luke 1: 41-44; Genesis 9: 6; Exodus 20:13; Numbers 35:33; Acts 7:19; 1 John 3:15
- Genesis 1:26-27; Job 10:12; Acts 17:26; Job 3:16; Psalm 22: 9-10; Psalm 51:5; Psalm 139:13-16; Ecclesiastes 11:1; Genesis 9:6; Exodus 20:13; Psalm 82:3-4; John 3:16; 1 John 2:2; 2 Corinthians 5:19
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Marriage
- Scriptural definition of marriage is the union of one man and one woman. (Res. 02.1.08)
- Genesis 1:27-28, 2:18-25; Matthew 19:4-6
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Sexuality
- Homosexuality is sinful. God's redeeming love of Christ is offered to all through repentance and faith in Christ. A ministry of healing and restoration is needed. (Res. 93.1.05; Res. 96.1.06)
- Sexual relations outside of marriage is sin. (Res. 02.1.10)
- Leviticus 18:22; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; 1 Cor. 6:9-10, 13, 18; 1 Cor. 10:8; Gal.5:19; Eph.5:3, 5; Col.3:5; Heb.13:4; Rev.21:8
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The Role of Men and Women
- Men and women are called in baptism to the priesthood of all believers. They serve our Lord as they use their gifts and abilities. Women may not hold the office of pastor-teacher-bishop-elder and/or perform those functions distinctive to that office. (Res. 90.1.06; Res. 99.1.05)
- Acts 2:38; 1 Corinthians 12:13; 1 Peter 2:9
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Technology
- The internet provides a cost-effective means of communication for congregations, Districts and Synod. (Res. 99.2.09)
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Capital Punishment
- Capital punishment is permitted, but not mandated by God's Word. (Res. 96.1.07A)
- Rom. 13:4
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Gambling
- Gambling is contrary to biblical principles of stewardship. (Res. 90.2.17)
- 1 Tim. 6: 6-10; Prov. 12:11; 2 Thess. 3: 10
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