Will you still go to hell if you're saved and commit suicide?

[Kano Giovanni]

Will you still go to hell if you're saved and commit suicide?

 

[Citizen of the Kingdom]

The better question may be would be can one obtain to the full measure of God that He has planned for one's life if short lived?

Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 55:11
so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

 

[drjean]

God saves us. He says that nothing will take us out of His hand if we truly trust Jesus.
He also says that He will give us "something" to enable us to get through whatever we find too difficult.

Most people who talk and think about suicide don't really want to end their lives... instead, they want their lives NOW as they are living them, to end, to stop, to change. THIS CAN BE DONE! Even if a depressed person thinks that they will always be "this way" sad and dissatisfied, and they "escape" from all the troubles of their current life, they can begin again with a new clean slate of life... God gives "do overs". So rather than ending a physical human life, a complete change of the environment is possible.

Often depression is caused by dwelling on all the bad in life, comparing with others and what is thought that others have that they don't... this is a tough way to live. Jesus offers us a life in HIM with peace and comfort.

A good mantra when feeling so low is, "Not now." A person wouldn't normally make any important decisions when feeling so depressed, and this one is the same: not now. While others might disagree with me, I know personally that suicide IS an option, it just isn't the right option for a believer. God has the answers. Doing nothing but waiting on Him is doing the right thing, even if nothing else in life gets done right now.

 

[Grace2022]

Will you still go to hell if you're saved and commit suicide?

Hi
Difficult question, but one I have pondered over.
I think if you truly are a follower of Christ, you would not commit suicide. You will value your own and everyone's lives. When depressed you would always put it into prayer to Christ. He will always help , a d He stands for life and love.

 

[samir]

Will you still go to hell if you're saved and commit suicide?

If you're asking because you're depressed and thinking about committing suicide, I recommend you see a trusted clergy member or medical professional and not let people convince you that you'll be guaranteed to go to heaven if you take the easy way out and commit suicide to escape any suffering you are experiencing.

To answer your question, suicide is murder of oneself. Scripture is clear that murders will not inherit the kingdom of God. The Apostle Paul had to warn the Galatians about such sins more than once because some incorrectly misunderstood the grace of God as a license to sin (meaning they thought they'd be saved regardless of any sins they committed).

"Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God."

The problem with murdering oneself (suicide) is that you can't repent if you're dead so I wouldn't commit suicide. If you're asking because a friend or family member committed suicide, then whether they would go to Hell depends upon culpability. For example, if someone were given a hallucinogenic drug without their knowledge or consent, saw what they thought was someone trying to kill them and shot them in what they thought was self-defense, then that person would not be culpable (held guilty by God) for that murder because they didn't will to murder that person. With suicide, if someone is severely depressed due to a reason outside their control and weren't in control of their actions when they committed suicide then I think it's possible God would not hold them guilty of murder. However, if you're able to talk to someone, ask for help, try different medicines, etc. but chose not to or you were depressed due to factors within your control then I think God would hold you guilty of murder and you'd end up in Hell so don't do it.

 

[Sketcher]

That's an unknown. I don't recommend testing it to find out.

 

[Yoona86]

Difficult question, but one I have pondered over.
I think if you truly are a follower of Christ, you would not commit suicide. You will value your own and everyone's lives.

i do not agree with this

real born again believers do commit suicide

it "does not" mean however they are weak or bad Christians who do not value life

it just means we are all human beings

Pastor Isaiah Hunter committed suicide

that said there is hope in our Lord Jesus Christ

because suicide is not His plan for His followers and He will help us

the OP need to remember our feeling does not determine reality even if it may feel that way

the sun will raise regardless how we feel each given day God is who He is His characteristics will never change He is faithful and He can not be anything but unfaithful

mine question to OP is are you born again?

if not please check out this page

Prayer Of Salvation

and simply pray the prayer of salvation and mean what you pray

i hope after that God will guide you a right church that will help you to grow continuously

 

[SkyWriting]

Will you still go to hell if you're saved and commit suicide?

Only intentional rejection of the Holy Spirit allows one to gain access to Hell.
Additionally, Jesus entered Hell and left. I am currently considering that since
we are called to follow Jesus, perhaps others have that option as well?

 

[YHWH_will_uplift]

Will you still go to hell if you're saved and commit suicide?

Yes you will as the word suicide is Latin for self murder literally speaking. And since murder is against the law it follows that murder of self is just as wrong murdering others.

 

[iwbswiaihl2]

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? 33 Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written:“For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.” 37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

 

[drjean]

"Good" people, believers DO end their own lives at times. BUT it isn't because God failed. There are a myriad of reasons why a believer could complete such an act, maybe something as "simple" as the person God sent to help them refused to go... or the negative thinking the person had was never countered but minimized... ultimately they gave up on this life.

Paul had such thoughts, but God brought him through it. My ideas would also follow this line that "wow, why continue to battle this horrible life I have when I can go home to God and live in peace?" And indeed, sometimes life is very, very difficult for long periods of times (I am in my 30th year of disabling pain and injury). BUT HE GIVETH MORE GRACE.

Paul stated it would be easier to go home to Christ, but that he stayed because it benefitted those still living. And indeed his life did--and still does! We don't know just what is around the corner for us, and it could be that God has great things in store. The devil doesn't know what God has for us, he just attacks and attacks trying to keep us from HIS will.

Realize the battle is not yours...this depression...but of the devil (I don't know anyone who purposely sits down in their life and says they're going to become depressed and hate their life!) GOD will fight this fight for those who are depressed... lean on Him, in His care, under His wing, rest upon His bosom... be still and KNOW that HE IS GOD and loves you and will bring you through.

 

[S.O.J.I.A.]

anyone who is seriously asking this question is approaching the situation with a "what can I get away with" attitude.

the scriptures say plainly that we are not to murder, which means we are not to unjustifiably take life, that includes our own. we should seek to not do what we know is wrong instead of seeking to find a way to justify doing what we know is wrong.

 

[Kenny'sID]

Yes you will as the word suicide is Latin for self murder literally speaking. And since murder is against the law it follows that murder of self is just as wrong murdering others.

Have you ever broken one of those laws?

 

[Kenny'sID]

I'm at least glad to see, for most folks, this is not as cut and dry as it used to be.

But either way, please don't do that, there are much better alternatives.

 

[YHWH_will_uplift]

Have you ever broken one of those laws?

Yes when I was ignorant of the law I did commit murder: not the physical act but, I did hate my neighbour before which Jesus equates neighbour. Since being cured of my ignorance I have not stumbled in the Law of Moses.

 

[YHWH_will_uplift]

I'm at least glad to see, for most folks, this is not as cut and dry as it used to be.

But either way, please don't do that, there are much better alternatives.

This is the problem with many in the church when reading the Bible: they can't handle how cut and dry it is.

 

[Kenny'sID]

Yes when I was ignorant of the law I did commit murder: not the physical act but, I did hate my neighbour before which Jesus equates neighbour. Since being cured of my ignorance I have not stumbled in the Law of Moses.

Really?

You do realize you are actually telling me that as of a certain time, you have not sinned/broken any of Gods laws? Correct? and I'll make it easy on you, only the commandments concern me. How bout bearing false witness?

And yes, most are aware what you mention can mean murder as wall, and thanks for letting us know that you are aware of that, but any sin is more my concern here.

 

[YHWH_will_uplift]

Really?

You do realize you are actually telling me that as of a certain time, you have not sinned/broken any of Gods laws? Correct? and I'll make it easy on you, only the commandments concern me. How bout bearing false witness?

And yes, most are aware what you mention can mean murder as wall, and thanks for letting us know that you are aware of that, but any sin is more my concern here.

Sigh... Yet the OP asked about suicide only: not any sin. You are correct in your assessment concerning what I said. Yes I stopped bearing false witness and breaking the Ten Commandments. How about you assess yourself now?

 

[Kenny'sID]

This is the problem with many in the church when reading the Bible: they can't handle how cut and dry it is.

The subject is suicide, and not general points about the bible. Did you mean something specific with the comment?

The bible doen't say thou shalt not commit suicide, so, no, it's not cut and dried. You say it is because you say it is, but that's not the end all here, nor is that going to cut it coming from someone who just indicated they don't sin.

If I may, I would suggest you think before you speak.

 

[YHWH_will_uplift]

The subject is suicide, and not general points about the bible. Did you mean something specific with the comment?

The bible doen't say thou shalt not commit suicide, so, no, it's not cut and dried. You say it is because you say it is, but that's not the end all here, nor is that going to cut it coming from someone who just indicated they don't sin.

If I may, I would suggest you think before you speak.

Why are you taking such heavy offense at something I never claimed (i.e. never having sinned nor not have sin me)? I have the literal translation of suicide which all can confirm for themselves. Suicide is Latin for murder God says 'Thou shalt not murder': therefore thou shalt not murder thyself or others.