Family planning through the use of artificial methods is not wrong. In fact, it is accordance with the will of God. Remember when God created the first man and woman, He commanded them to be fruitful and multiply to fill the earth with people. But in due time, though, God commands man to "subdue it" or curb the population:
"Then God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth."
GENESIS 1:28 NKJV
Thus it is right to use artificial methods as legitimate means of spacing the birth of children or limiting their number as long as these methods are not abortifacients or methods inducing abortion. A married couple can agree as to what contraceptives to use after seeking advice from a medical expert.
Why not use the rhythm method?
Rhythm or the so-called "natural method" is against the Bible because it runs counter to apostolic teachings:
"Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control."
I CORINTHIANS 7:5 NKJV
Aside from being an ineffective form of contraceptive and a cause for strife between couples due to the long period of abstinence, the rhythm method is against the commandment of God. For this reason, it is wrong to advise anyone to use such method. Instead, one can use the artificial means of contraception.
Remember, with the widespread economic crisis today, parents with low income will find it hard to meet all the needs of a large family. Thus, it is right to say that with correct family planning, responsible parenthood can now be achieved as an integral part of our ever-growing populace.
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