What does the Bible say about Suicide? | Scripture for Suicidal Thoughts | Gotquestions.org

What does the Bible say about suicide? When life gets hard, suicidal thoughts or thinking of how to commit suicide is not uncommon. However, the Christian view of suicide is one that reminds of that God is bigger than our storms of anxiety, fear, or depression. In this video, Pastor Nelson will look at suicide in the Bible, those who committed suicide, and those who found help for suicidal thoughts through faith in God. *** Recommended Book: Life, in Spite of Me: Extraordinary Hope After a Fatal Choice By: Kristen Jane Anderson https://goo.gl/UOikhx *** Curious about Bible Munch? Go check them out! https://www.youtube.com/BibleMunch *** Recent Bible Munch Videos: What is the Unforgivable Sin? – Is Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit the Unpardonable Sin? https://youtu.be/inpYMOfVQv4?list=PLYUzs7YowQ-jYp24sLIN5R-m5glzTwJJO Why Does God Allow Suffering | 3 Reasons: Why Does God Allow Bad Things to Happen https://youtu.be/tKjvHJiNo4I?list=PLYUzs7YowQ-izna-e0o4OMeIaKNatDqiB Will God Forgive Me? | Past Sin and The Prodigal Son https://youtu.be/ApX7DCYJvBg?list=PLYUzs7YowQ-g-elyTZXwwTIWSdNuclJDa *** Source Article: https://gotquestions.org/suicide-Bible-Christian.html *** Related Got Questions Articles: If a Christian commits suicide, is he/she still saved? https://gotquestions.org/Christian-suicide-saved.html Why should I not commit suicide?" https://gotquestions.org/why-not-commit-suicide.html What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?" https://gotquestions.org/depression-Christian.html *** Transcript: Question: "What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?" In this video we’ll consider 6 individuals in scripture who committed suicide, then we’ll look at some others who were in despair, but trusted in the Lord through their storms. Then at the end of the video I’ll provide you with some helpful resource, so stick around. The Bible mentions six specific people who committed suicide: Abimelech, Saul, Saul’s armor-bearer, Ahithophel, Zimri, and Judas. Five of these men were noted for their wickedness (the exception is Saul’s armor-bearer—nothing is said of his character). Some consider Samson’s death an instance of suicide, because he knew his actions would lead to his death, but Samson’s goal was to kill Philistines, not himself. The Bible views suicide as equal to murder, which is what it is—self-murder. God is the only one who is to decide when and how a person should die. We should say with the psalmist, “My times are in your hands”. God is the giver of life. He gives, and He takes away. Suicide, the taking of one’s own life, is ungodly because it rejects God’s gift of life. No man or woman should presume to take God’s authority upon themselves to end his or her own life. Some people in Scripture felt deep despair in life. Solomon, in his pursuit of pleasure, reached the point where he “hated life”. Elijah was fearful and depressed and yearned for death. Jonah was so angry at God that he wished to die. Even the apostle Paul and his missionary companions at one point “were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself”. However, none of these men committed suicide. Solomon learned to “fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind”. Elijah was comforted by an angel, allowed to rest, and given a new commission. Jonah received admonition and rebuke from God. Paul learned that, although the pressure he faced was beyond his ability to endure, the Lord can bear all things: “This happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead”. So, according to the Bible, suicide is a sin. It is not the “greatest” sin—it is no worse than other evils, in terms of how God sees it, and it does not determine a person's eternal destiny. However, suicide definitely has a deep and lasting impact on those left behind. The painful scars left by a suicide do not heal easily. May God grant His grace to each one who is facing trials today. And may each of us take hope in the promise, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved”. Hungry for more? Subscribe so you don’t miss the next video! Visit GotQuestions.org for more great content. And check out the details section below this video: There’s a book I highly recommend, along with other articles that will help you better understand what the Bible says about suicide. If you’d like to learn about Bible Munch, or if you’re interested in Bite-sized devotionals, subscribe to Bible Munch on YouTube. The link is below. Remember, GotQuestions? The Bible has answers! We'll help you find them! Music: http://www.purple-planet.com Note: Some links are affiliate links which cost you nothing, but help us share the word of God.