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Feb 17, 2023 · Nowhere in the Bible is suicide explicitly outlined as a sin, as opposed to adultery, theft, and idolatry. It does- however - fall into some categories of sinful behavior. In the Ten Commandments, God commands in Exodus 20:17 that no one has a right to take another man’s life.
Nov 4, 2019 · Seven people committed suicide in the Bible. What does God say about it? Is it a sin? Does the Lord forgive self-murder or did these people go to hell?
- 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 ESV / 1,935 helpful votes. Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him.
- Ecclesiastes 7:17 ESV / 1,890 helpful votes. Be not overly wicked, neither be a fool. Why should you die before your time?
- Psalm 34:17-20 ESV / 1,181 helpful votes. When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
- Jeremiah 29:11 ESV / 778 helpful votes. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Nov 20, 2023 · Question. What does the Bible say about suicide? Answer. Suicide is a tragic reality in our fallen world. That people experience desperation to the point that they believe the best option is to end their own lives is heartbreaking. To lose a loved one to suicide prompts a range of questions and a special kind of grief.
Nov 10, 2023 · The Bible has a lot to say about suicide. Is suicide a sin and unforgivable? Will a Christian go to heaven? Let's use Scripture to answer questions about suicide and Christian faith.
Oct 7, 2019 · October 7, 2019. Since it made national headlines, many of those both inside and outside the church are familiar with the story of Jarrid Wilson, the vibrant, passionate, Jesus-loving, 30-year-old associate pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California who took his life.
Feb 19, 2021 · Bible Verses about Suicide. Many people who struggle with suicidal thoughts feel like they are alone. You would be surprised by how much the Bible talks about suicide. There are several helpful examples of those who took their life and many reminders of hope throughout Scripture.
