Is it a sin to commit suicide?
Bible Q&AYour Bible question was:
> > Is it a sin to commit suicide? If so, where may I find this info. in
the
> > Bible?
Suicide is "self-murder," and as such is not an action of love (cf. Matt.
22:39; Rev. 21:8). Suicide reveals a state of utter hopelessness in the
mind of the person who actually carries out this action.
Christ and His gospel offers "living hope" to Christians (1 Pet. 1:3-5), but
He also expects us to obey His will (Heb. 5:8-9). We can cast our cares
upon Him and He will lighten the load (Matt. 11:28-30; 1 Pet. 5:7).
When one man was ready to commit suicide, thinking all was hopeless, the
apostle Paul told him to "do yourself no harm" (Acts 16:28).
From all this I conclude that suicide is against the will of God and wrong
in His sight. Naturally, the Lord will judge the mental state and capacity
of all - including those who take their own lives (2 Cor. 5:10). He will
judge righteously, I have no doubt (Rom. 2:3-5).
The gospel gives the living a way of escape from taking one's life.
For more Bible study on suicide I recommend the following link from BIBLE
TRUTHS:
http://www.bibletruths.net/Sermons/BTSOO74.htm
Thank you for your Bible question, and may the Lord bless you as you
understand and follow His word.
Sincerely,
Joe Price
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