Suicide

[uvn477]

I was browsing through the forum and noticed people asking if they committ suicide, would they go to hell. I was surprised to find that many people just said that they didn't know and left it at that. Suicide symbolizes a lack of faith. I can't believe that a true believer would lose their faith to the point of taking their own life instead of trusting in God to work through them and make everything OK. When Judas betrayed Jesus, he didn't ask the Pharisees to release Him because he believed Jesus was the Messiah. He only did it because he felt like he betrayed innocent blood. After everything he saw and been through he still had a lack of faith. What's more, instead of repenting to the Lord he decides to take his own life. Life is one of the greatest gifts the Lord gives. To take your own for selfish reasons is a lack of faith and I can't believe that a person can go to heaven for that. They just weren't true believers in the first place.

[Guest chiefofsinners]

I was browsing through the forum and noticed people asking if they committ suicide, would they go to hell. I was surprised to find that many people just said that they didn't know and left it at that. Suicide symbolizes a lack of faith. I can't believe that a true believer would lose their faith to the point of taking their own life instead of trusting in God to work through them and make everything OK. When Judas betrayed Jesus, he didn't ask the Pharisees to release Him because he believed Jesus was the Messiah. He only did it because he felt like he betrayed innocent blood. After everything he saw and been through he still had a lack of faith. What's more, instead of repenting to the Lord he decides to take his own life. Life is one of the greatest gifts the Lord gives. To take your own for selfish reasons is a lack of faith and I can't believe that a person can go to heaven for that. They just weren't true believers in the first place.

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Did you also think that suicide would be against the will of the Holy Spirit, and rebuking the Spirit is The only unpardonable sin.

[nebula]

uvn -

Although I can appreciate how you believe, I am wondering if you have any idea whatsoever what it is like to walk through depression - and I mean the type that psychologists have termed "major depressive episode."

Spiritually, it is as a demon of death has dug its claws into you.

This is not easy to go through, and fighting against it is no easy task by a long shot.

[kittylover0991]

Suicide us a sin... but God forgives sin...

another thing... have you never been discouraged? My pastor jsut gave a devotional about that before visitation today. As Christians, life can get discouraging... but we need to trust the Lord.. yes.. it probably shows a lack a faith.. however.. do we all trust the Lord all the time?.. i know we should.. but do we really?.... life gets discouraging.. when we get discouraged.. we look for somthign to confort us... and some might think that suicide is the only way...

my point is... suicide is wrong... God will forgive... and that does show a lack of faith.. however.. just because one feels so far from God.. and feels nothign else is left.... does not mean that they are not saved... maybe should check their salvation... but does not mean they never accepted Christ...

[Guest Fluffy the Cactus]

There was one point in my life when I was very close to suicide. I had a mental breakdown, a close friend of mine was killed, and I had pretty much given up all hope. I still did have faith in God, though... but I didn't think that there was any point in me going on. And then, I met my wife... and the Lord gave me a reason to go on... but it really was nearly too late, and I came so close so many times to ending it all, it's hard to believe...

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[Gerioke]

The only real way to find out what happens to suicide victims is to commit suicide. I would not recommend it.

[kittylover0991]

i am not sure wether to say... not funny.. or "hah hah very funny" and remember forever ..

very interesting comment... i wouldn't reccomend it either..i don't know about you.. but i don't want to answer to God for that one..

[uvn477]

I have in fact been through depression and have been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder. In fact, I've never really gotten over it. There were times when I wanted to take my own life and thought of so many quick and painless ways to do it. However, it is during those times that I am moved to pray for myself and that's when I turn away from thoughts of suicide. Of course those thoughts will stay with me for life but I trust enough in God to know that I will never carry it out. For those people who do commit suicide, I'd just like to ask "Where is God right now?" How many of those people can truly say he's with me right now? If they really mean to kill themselves I'm sure they're not thinking that. That is the type of belief that I believe can and probably will condemn you.

[nebula]

OK, uvn

I'm sorry I misunderstood your intent behind this post.

I didn't realize you were crying out of your own struggle.

Have you been given help with overcoming the PTSD, or are you struggling with the trauma on you own?

[Scarletprayers]

There was one point in my life when I was very close to suicide.  I had a mental breakdown, a close friend of mine was killed, and I had pretty much given up all hope.  I still did have faith in God, though...  but I didn't think that there was any point in me going on.  And then, I met my wife...  and the Lord gave me a reason to go on... but it really was nearly too late, and I came so close so many times to ending it all, it's hard to believe...

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Ah wow, talk about hit home. Right after my son was killed, I thought about it, really, really thought about it. But, a few months ago, my daughter was told she couldn't get pregnant....................is now pregnant. With a boy, that she is going to name after her brother. I don't think I put those things together right until just now. Thanks for the wake up call!