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I am thinking about suicide. Can God help me?
Suicide is a tragic decision regardless of the reasons one may have for contemplating killing one's self. In addition to seeking help from a doctor or counselor, there are some important facts from the Bible that will help you.
What is Satan's goal for you?
First, know that Satan is at work trying to lead you to destruction. If you are not saved, the moment after you die you will be in hell. If you were conscience of the fact that you will be either in heaven or hell forever, suicide would take on a far greater meaning. You cannot come back after death. You cannot change your mistake.
A story in the Bible tells of the awful shock of a man who died without being prepared.
Luke 16:19-31 "There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. (20) And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, (21) who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. (22) The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried, (23) and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. (24) And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.' (25) But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. (26) And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' (27) And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house-- (28) for I have five brothers--so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' (29) But Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.' (30) And he said, 'No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' (31) He said to him, 'If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.'"
Second, know that life makes little sense without God in control. You were designed to know God and for him to enjoy you as well. When a person is saved, God gives him eternal life, a home in heaven and forgiveness of sins. Here are some Bible verses that explain the great benefits of being saved:
Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
John 5:24 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. Being freed from guilt is like living with a weight lifted from life. Knowing that you are on good terms with God will help you see life in a new way. Having eternal life changes your perspective on the smallness of events in life. The loss of a job or a boyfriend is insignificant compared to the great eternity that is beyond this life. Having a new life changes the habits we struggle with. Salvation gives you a new start in life. Other Information about Teen Suicide / Suicide Thoughts
Read the story of Joel Hovey , who decided one day that he would commit suicide, but then found peace in God instead.
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