Question: What are your thoughts on Christians who take their own lives, and what do you believe will happen to them?
Response: The scriptures are not silent on the subject, including the stories of those who committed suicide (King Saul and Judas, et al). One thing is certain. The sixth commandment of the Lord says very emphatically, “Thou shalt not kill” (Exodus:20:13Thou shalt not kill.
See All...). This verse does not add the word “others” at the end of the command. Consequently, the prohibition covers everyone. You shall not murder others or yourself. God alone is the Judge over His creation (Romans:9:21Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?
See All...; 12:19; Psalm:94:2Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud.
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Although the scriptures affirm the security of the believer, the Lord also strongly warned about the loss of reward a believer may suffer because of his actions (1 Corinthians:3:15If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
See All...). The “heroes of the faith” (Hebrews 11) all endured horrendous experiences, with many losing their lives—but not through suicide. Samson’s death involved more self-sacrifice than suicide, unlike King Saul. Samson’s last act of judgment against the Philistines would result in his own death—a vast difference between this and Saul’s cowardly attempt to avoid the consequences of his own actions (1 Samuel:31:4Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.
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