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I think that would be the exception rather than the rule.Depends on the person. Some people's suicide is a blessing to humanity.
Abimelech - Judges 9:54
After having his skull crushed under a millstone that was dropped by a woman from the Tower of Shechem, Abimelech called for his armor bearer to kill him with a sword. He did not want it said that a woman had killed him.
Samson - Judges 16:29-31
By collapsing a building, Samson sacrificed his own life, but in the process destroyed thousands of enemy Philistines.
Saul and His Armor Bearer - 1 Samuel 31:3-6
After losing his sons and all of his troops in battle, and his sanity long before, King Saul, assisted by his armor bearer, ended his life. Then Saul's servant killed himself.
Ahithophel - 2 Samuel 17:23
Disgraced and rejected by Absolom, Ahithophel went home, put his affairs in order, and then hung himself.
Zimri - 1 Kings 16:18
Rather than being taken prisoner, Zimri set the king's palace on fire and died in the flames.
Judas - Matthew 27:5
After he betrayed Jesus, Judas Iscariot was overcome with remorse and hung himself.
In each of these instances, except that of Samson, suicide is not presented favorably.
no one can truly understand the depth of someone else's suffering, or the reasons that could drive a soul to such desperation. Only God knows what is in a person's heart (Psalm 139:1-2). Only he knows the extent of pain which might bring a person to the point of suicide.
In conclusion, it bears repeating—suicide is a terrible tragedy, but it does not negate the Lord's act of redemption. Our salvation rests securely in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. So then, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Romans 10:13, NIV)
I'm fine, hon."Suicide is a permanent solution to temporary problems."
You doing OK Gracie? If you're in trouble, PM me. I'll stay up.
What does the Bible say about suicide
I have no clue what my purpose is either. But maybe I'm not supposed to know. Maybe my kids kids will find a cure for cancer or something. After all, they wouldn't exist if not for me, so maybe that was/is my purpose. Or maybe my purpose is not time yet and is yet to happen. No telling.I earnestly attempted it once. Something stopped me, and it wasn't me.
I'm here for a reason. Still haven't figured it out. But I think that experience was a reminder.
Good point. As much as I hated my ex, as much as she was abusive towards me for 13 miserable years, our sons prevail in the most marvelous of fashion.I have no clue what my purpose is either. But maybe I'm not supposed to know. Maybe my kids kids will find a cure for cancer or something. After all, they wouldn't exist if not for me, so maybe that was/is my purpose. Or maybe my purpose is not time yet and is yet to happen. No telling.I earnestly attempted it once. Something stopped me, and it wasn't me.
I'm here for a reason. Still haven't figured it out. But I think that experience was a reminder.
Your thoughts?
Your thoughts?
Why does one have to be mentally unstable to commit suicide? Are those with terminal illnesses mentally unstable that choose to die with dignity? Maybe they just flat out don't want to suffer or be a burden. Or maybe there is nothing really left they can do, due to extreme old age, homeless, broke, etc.It's killing oneself, it's murder, only no time to repent, feel remorse, asking for forgiveness etc etc etc....you're already dead.....
Setting that aside, I believe in most cases of suicide, the person is mentally unstable, with acute depression, and feels there is no way out...other than offing oneself...
God, is a loving, caring, understanding and merciful God... under those circumstances, imo.
Why does one have to be mentally unstable to commit suicide? Are those with terminal illnesses mentally unstable that choose to die with dignity? Maybe they just flat out don't want to suffer or be a burden. Or maybe there is nothing really left they can do, due to extreme old age, homeless, broke, etc.It's killing oneself, it's murder, only no time to repent, feel remorse, asking for forgiveness etc etc etc....you're already dead.....
Setting that aside, I believe in most cases of suicide, the person is mentally unstable, with acute depression, and feels there is no way out...other than offing oneself...
God, is a loving, caring, understanding and merciful God... under those circumstances, imo.