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NASB | Romans 8:28 ¶ And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 8:28 ¶ And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. |
Bible Question:
What happens to a person if they commit suicide? If one commits murder and asks forgiveness one may enter heaven. Is taking one's own life worse than taking that of another? |
Bible Answer: Suicide is a sin, in the same way that murder is a sin. It is the destruction of a life that is made in the image of God. Before his conversion, the Apostle Paul was a murderer. He killed Chrsitians thinking that He was doing a service to God. However, when Christ saved Paul, He immediately forgave him of all sins, and eventually turned him the wrtier, preacher, and evangelist we find in the New Testament. Moses was also a murderer, yet God forgave him and turned him into a mighty leader. This all goes to prove the point you already know. Murder is not an unforgiveable sin. I would think that murder would be a "worse" sin than suicide. After all, murder directly harms someone other than yourself, whereas suicide, though it does have severe consequences on family, friends, etc., does not directly harm another person. However, what you may be asking is, since the murderer can ask for forgiveness before he dies, and the person who commits suicide may not be able, can he be forgiven for a sin for which he did not ask forgiveness. The answer is: No one is forgiven for any sins he commits unless he is a believer in Christ. Christ is the key to forgiveness for any and all types of sin. A murderer cannot be granted forgiveness unless he is a believe in Christ. But a murderer who is a Christian will be forgiven. In the same way a believer is Christ will be forgiven for commiting suicide (but only if he or she is a believer). This leads to the question of whether or not a Christian can commit suicide. The obvious answer is "yes." Christians can become so discouraged and depressed that they may take their own lives. They will be forgiven, but this is the most foolish decision a believer can make. It is never God's will for someone to commit suicide. It destroys any chance they have for serving God on the earth. Note: If you or anyone you know is contemplating suicide, get help immediately. When someone talks about commiting suicide, take them seriously. You may be the only thing that will prevent them from making the worst mistake of their lives. In Christ, koinekid Upholding Scriptural Accuracy, Integrity, Immutability and Relevancy: Working towards the glory of God and the salvation of man |