Birth Control Conundrum

Question: Is it wrong to use birth control? 

Answer: To our knowledge, Scripture does not address the issue of birth control. According to God’s Word, only married heterosexual couples are to have sexual relations, so this topic is reserved to that group of people. Abstinence is the biblical command for those who are unmarried.  We, therefore, do not believe that using birth control is wrong, as long as the motives behind it are not selfish in nature. Most church leaders do not consider regulating the number of children or spacing them accordingly to be selfish. Still, while we may have the freedom to regulate, we shouldn't forget that one of God's greatest blessings is being able to have children. Over and over again in the Bible, when the Lord blessed His people, He encouraged them to "be fruitful." When we reject his blessings out of personal inconvenience, that is our selfishness. One of God's greatest honors and responsibilities He placed on parents is to raise their children to follow and serve God. If Christians do not have children and thus do not raise them in His ways, but the world has children and raises them in the ways of the world, what a disservice we place on our society. It is our responsibility to not only save the lost but bring up children of light as well. So, it is important to evaluate the reasons why or why not to use birth control when you are married. (However, for those who cannot bear children, that does not mean God has removed His blessings from you. It means He has a different purpose, a greater one, for you. Take heart, He knows your needs and sorrows and will provide new joys to you as well.)

    It is also important to note that any form of birth control that would cause the death of a fertilized egg and/or growing baby is definitely wrong and not endorsed by this church or by the Assemblies of God (Calvary Church's denomination).  The decision about what kind of birth control you should use, how it works, or whether or not you should use birth control at all can be made by you and your spouse with the help of your doctor. Remember, life begins at the moment of conception, and God has already formed a purpose and a plan for any unborn. (Psalm 139:13; Jeremiah 1:5) Consider together, as a couple, what actions you should take with much prayer, study of God’s Word, and research about what is available to you that is non-abortive before making this decision.