{"id":16943,"date":"2022-02-25T16:26:22","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T16:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/suicide-is-ungodly-because-it-rejects-gods-gift-of-life"},"modified":"2022-02-25T16:44:49","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T16:44:49","slug":"suicide-is-ungodly-because-it-rejects-gods-gift-of-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/suicide-is-ungodly-because-it-rejects-gods-gift-of-life","title":{"rendered":"Suicide is ungodly because it rejects God\u2019s gift of life"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>The Bible mentions six specific people who committed suicide: Abimelech (Judges 9:54), Saul (1 Samuel 31:4), Saul\u2019s armor-bearer (1 Samuel 31:4\u20136), Ahithophel (2 Samuel 17:23), Zimri (1 Kings 16:18), and Judas (Matthew 27:5). Five of these men were noted for their wickedness (the exception is Saul\u2019s armor-bearer\u2014nothing is said of his character). Some consider Samson\u2019s death an instance of suicide, because he knew his actions would lead to his death (Judges 16:26\u201331), but Samson\u2019s goal was to kill Philistines, not himself.<\/p>\n

The Bible views suicide as equal to murder, which is what it is\u2014self-murder. God is the only one who is to decide when and how a person should die. We should say with the psalmist, \u201cMy times are in your hands\u201d (Psalm 31:15).<\/p>\n

God is the giver of life. He gives, and He takes away (Job 1:21). Suicide, the taking of one\u2019s own life, is ungodly because it rejects God\u2019s gift of life. No man or woman should presume to take God\u2019s authority upon themselves to end his or her own life.<\/p>\n

Some people in Scripture felt deep despair in life. Solomon, in his pursuit of pleasure, reached the point where he \u201chated life\u201d (Ecclesiastes 2:17). Elijah was fearful and depressed and yearned for death (1 Kings 19:4). Jonah was so angry at God that he wished to die (Jonah 4:8). Even the apostle Paul and his missionary companions at one point \u201cwere under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself\u201d (2 Corinthians 1:8).<\/p>\n

However, none of these men committed suicide. Solomon learned to \u201cfear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind\u201d (Ecclesiastes 12:13). 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: \u201cThis happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead\u201d (2 Corinthians 1:9).<\/p>\n

Therefore, I consider suicide as a sin. It is not the \u201cgreatest\u201d sin\u2014it is no worse than other evils, in terms of how God sees it, and it does not determine a person\u2019s eternal destiny. However, suicide definitely has a deep and lasting impact on those left behind. The painful scars left by a suicide victim do not heal easily. May God grant His grace to each one who is facing trials today (Psalm 67:1). And may each of us take hope in the promise, \u201cEveryone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved\u201d (Romans 10:13). No matter the pressure or challenges you are facing,don\u2019t kill yourself, nothing is permanent in this life. If you are considering suicide, please seek help now. WhatsApp me on 0975254962 for counseling. I will be glad to help.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zambia. The Bible mentions six specific people who committed suicide: Abimelech (Judges 9:54), Saul (1 Samuel 31:4), Saul\u2019s armor-bearer (1 Samuel 31:4\u20136), Ahithophel (2 Samuel 17:23), Zimri (1 Kings 16:18), and Judas (Matthew 27:5). Five of these men were noted for their wickedness (the exception is Saul\u2019s armor-bearer\u2014nothing is said of his character). 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