Do Reproductive Technologies Oppose God’s Design?

Ask Pastor John
Episode: 1165

[TaraMaliaTV]

This is so encouraging. Praying comfort for all who have experienced immense sadness over these identity issues. As a woman over 40 and not having a husband or child(ren) yet. I have been praying on whether or not to freeze my eggs, and continue to do the Lord's will. And I have yet to receive a clear answer from the Lord regarding this. But, I do believe I received it from Him through this podcast. Thank you.

[elgabenedicta]

Beautiful explanation and encouragement Pastor John! I too have the same struggle about myself and my son. I feel so encouraged and deeply grateful for our amazing God and His love and mercy upon me/us all.
Thank you. I really need to hear this.

[ramiroofaragon]

One of Pastor Piper's finest moments all for God's glory. Amen.

[pietro-sanmichele]

As a born again Christian, my earthly family is my Christian brothers and sisters.
Amen?
*AMEN*

[AWalkingHat]

I am baffled that Christians don't turn to adoption instead of IVF in a case like this.

[jennifermallard]

Also some people don't need children and yet are fertile and I wonder why they have children only to hurt their child in the end I'm in this situation right now I only have one parent my other parent was a married man who's long deceased today I had to remind her that I didn't go with him she did she called me Rosemary's baby she even insulted herself with this one she really didn't like my dad and I hear about what a horrible person he was to often and have suffered because of what she considered her mistake I look at myself and know God loves me despite who my dad was to him I'm his child and I'm happy to have God in my life who loves unconditional human love can often times be conditional and selfish

[rachelravindran]

Wow i am crying listening to this. Thank you for your great wisdom

[tskjesusfreak]

The problem with this whole idea of donating sperm/eggs is really dangerous. Why one can accidentally marry their half brother or sister. There are a few cases where a brother or sister were separated at birth then they married and had kids together then they figure out that they were brother and sister.

[noreenwawuda]

IVF can wreak havoc on a woman’s body and reproductive organs. The body was not made to endure hyper ovulation, multiple pregnancies at the same time, and hormonal drugs. In the case of twins or higher-order multiple pregnancies. The mother will more likely develop high blood pressure or anemia, as well as having a higher risk for miscarriage. Induced high blood pressure. Preeclampsia (protein in the uterus), or gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Women carrying multiple fetuses are also more likely to have hemorrhaging, anemia, or die in childbirth compared with women who are only pregnant with one child at a time. The Bible tells us that our “bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit”, and although in this specific context Paul addresses sexual union with someone outside of your spouse. This could be relevant to IVF, espe­cially in the case of gamete donors. Even without donors, the Bible gives precedence for treating the body as a place worthy of God. In the end, couples must come to a unified decision for each other, themselves, and their potential children. Both spouses need to determine if IVF and the results of the process are glorifying to God. And consider if the physical risks of IVF, for the wife and the potential children, seem appropriate and wise. Like the decision I made in Bio tex.

[worldview]

This was my situation but I chose to sponsor some children through a Christian charity. This was not & is never an easy choice & it's repercussions follows us to the grave

[tarrynthedoula]

There is absolutely NOT ONE scripture saying some married couples are to barren. Infertility exists because we live in a fallen world but take heart because Christ has overcome the world! As believers, we are to bring on earth what is in heaven. His word tells us what His will is: that none will miscarry or be barren (exodus 23:26, Deuteronomy 7:14). We are also promised that a benefit of God is to be healed from ALL of our diseases and by His stripes, we are healed of EVERY infirmity - that includes Infertility. They should be teaching couples to accept their healing in Christ Jesus but instead they tell couples to just bear with it. That is NOT the will of God and scripture proves that. Jesus is our healer!

[jamesdean]

I don't understand why she doesn't focus on the love and desire that her adoptive parents have for her???

[glee]

You obviously are not an obstetrician. Why would you give false information about a subject of which you have no professional knowledge?

[rrickarr]

I was really hoping to have a CLEAR and unambiguous answer. I am really unclear as to whether John Piper condones this or says it is wrong. The Catholic Church is very good about being stunningly clear on their dogma. I understand what John Piper is saying to the child that has been conceived in this manner but what is he saying to the couple who consider this course and alarmingly: I see a lot of single women in their 40´s who are getting artificial

[corrinnereynolds]

Pastor John I think you are talking out of 2 sides of your mouth. You talk about the absolute sovereignty of God including sin of individuals. So when people choosing IVF or other methods should be under the sovereignty of God. If the method works or doesn’t work under the sovereignty of God

[Mrten-jgqj]

Who told you God had mercy and Love for you.

[smartgirlsunite]

I haven’t listened to the video but for any couple struggling with infertility look into naprotechnology.

[jennifermallard]

I use to think about doing this but im single I really want a child but I know it's not a good idea for me being single and all it would be different if I were married

[staceyloulouse]

So you don't think its possible to raise an IVF child in the nurture and admonition of the Lord so that they don't feel like a commodity? Surely there are individuals that have children and want more children should have that option. After all, God's word says that everyone should consider themselves to be fatherless, because God is the only Father of all time. I sympathize with the emailer, but there should be a responsibility laid on the parents to not hold that information, except before adolescence, and give that child the proper foundation of Christ and self-esteem. If orphans can be redeemed, surely IVF children are just as important to God.

[bailujen]

What about an jncubator so the biological parents can produce their baby without pregnancy