God takes human life very seriously. God is much better than an earthly father. He is rich in mercy. The key is: You have a Father in heaven. He loved you and sent his Son to die for you. He is all-powerful and all-wise, and is more ready to help you when you call than the best earthly father in the world. I plead with you. Don?t choose between rescuing people from suffering in this world and rescuing people from suffering in the next. Embrace them both.
By John Piper. ©2013 Desiring God Foundation. Website: desiringGod.org. Used by permission.