Bible Question: What does the NT say about suicide? |
Bible Answer: Dear Rachel, I can't think of a specific verse that addresses suicide directly. However, it should be apparent to anyone who reads the NT that suicide is a sin. Heb 11:6 "And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. When trials assail us and all looks hopeless is a holy time for a christian. It means God is refining us like a silversmith who heats up the silver until all the impurities come to the suface. He then skims them off the top and the silver is made purer. It can be very painful. But the good Lord knows what is best for us and we must trust Him if we would be worthy of bearing His name. Remember, Christ is the author and finisher of our faith. Tell your friend or whoever it may be that promted you to ask this disturbing question, to find God's promises to His children and to cling to them as a drowning person clings to a life preserver. Gods word never fails. It will keep us all afloat til we reach that "Golden Shore". But we are to arrive at the time He has provided. I pray the Holy Spirit will use my poor words to comfort and stregnthen any one considering such an unworthy act. We are soldiers in the service of our King. Not cowards who flee the battlefield. God Bless you Rachel, Brother John |
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