The family lifestyle is a holy lifestyle that reflects the love that has been given so freely to them. The family of believers has no business proclaiming God's love for life if they are not going to love life as God has proclaimed. They can teach the value of human life by valuing life as God does. That means valuing human life at all stages of development and in all conditions. Despite illnesses, despite mistakes and wrong choices, despite suffering and pain, lives continue to matter.
Life continues to matter.
They are also compelled to love the Down Syndrome preborn, those with physical limitations, even those who are not predicted to live long outside the womb. They are to love them enough to speak up for them, to allow them to be born to meet Jesus in the waters of holy baptism, to fulfill the purpose God has for them in His eternal wisdom. However, the point is clear. Those issues that deal with life and death, those so many are afraid to confront for fear of causing division and controversy, give the family of believers opportunity, not just to love the loveable, but also the unloveable. In doing so, they are doing more than a good deed.