If someone is a christian and has been saved is suicide still unforgivable? Since God forgives sinners.?

Question

I had a friend who commited suicide and it has been bothering me.

Answer 1

I am sorry about your friend and hope that your grief will heal quickly. I don't believe that we should commit suicide, but I know that people do everyday. Even in the midst of great sickness or pain, there has to be a better way than suicide.
I know that there is a verse that says no better friend to lay down his life for a friend. So that tells me that soldiers in combat that die for a comrade, if they are saved, wouldn't be held to suicide. I don't think that we should tempt God and say He will understand if I commit suicide.

I know that I am nowhere wise enough to understand the mercy of God, but I do believe that He judges each person individually, and if they are saved, Jesus is standing there for them. It is only by the blood of Jesus that we can stand before God at all.

`I pray for the peace that passes understanding for you and your friends family, as you go through this. Lean on the Lord, and He will help you cope with your friends death.

Answer 2

Dearest amber,

First let me say i'm really sorry to hear about what happened to your friend.

There are two sides to this argument--- some will argue that suicide is unforgiveable because it seems to be an act that shows a lack of trust in God. However, as a pastor- i've seen people go through some harsh things and you can understand how people can take their eyes off of God and lose hope.

Others will say that the Bible clearly teaches that no one can snatch us from the Father's Hands and also that the only unforgiveable sin is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (denying Jesus).

i personally think that while suicide is an act which shows a great deal of distrust in God only the Lord knows whether that person truly knew Jesus or not. Some will argue that suicide shows they denied Jesus but haven't we all done something foolish at some point in spite of our beliefs?

Suicide is not unforgiveable (the Bible clearly teaches that there is only one unforgiveable sin).

i think what you can take comfort in- is that God knows our hearts and he is a fair and a good God. i think if you place the focus on God- we see God in the Bible as a God of mercy, comfort and justice. i think also as a friend you know your friend's relationship with the Lord. Remember our walk with the Lord is truly that a walk- it's a longtime/lifetime thing (and not contingent upon one action). Even when we accepted Christ- we still have to walk with him day-to-day.

Hope that helps. Please feel free to email me if you have any feedback of questions, or if you'd just like me to pray for you: [e-mail]

Be comforted by the Lord,

Nickster

Answer 3

That is a very hard question. No one on earth can answer to a full degree of accuracy because of the state of mind of the person who committed suicide. It depends on the state of mind they were in at the time. The bad part is that the person will be in the same state of mind on the other side so suicide will have done them no good, they just took a innocent life, Their own. But if they were driven to do it from an imbalance or other disorder due to no fault of their own, then they will not be held fully responsible for their actions. They will have time to repent learn the word of god and except Jesus as their savior on that side too before Judgment day. One thing that you can take comfort in is that Jesus loves that person as much or more than you do and has a plan for every one who will just except his atonement for their sins be it on this side or the other. You must trust the lord as to what is best for that person now but I am sure that they will not have to spend an eternity in hell but will be redeemed to some degree of glory at some point in time.

Answer 4

First I must say I'm very sorry for your loss. Keep praying for comfort, Christ will give you comfort, I promise.
A just GOD would take everything into account. If your friend new perfectly well what he was doing was wrong, then yes, he will be judged for it. Remember though, that our loving Heavenly Father takes everything into account. It is more probable that your friend was unnaware of how serious it was to GOD. For instance, you, as a firm Christian, KNOWING that it is against GOD's will to commit suicide would be judged much more harsh. This must be, for what if a 5 year old swears to his parents? Is he liable? In a small degree, perhaps. But not to the extent of an adult. But even then, what if you have a down-syndrome adult? See, there are SO many factors that GOD will take into account. The Book of Mormon states: "Wherefore, he has given a law; and where there is no law given there is no punishment; and where there is no punishment there is no condemnation; and where there is no condemnation the mercies of the Holy One of Israel have claim upon them, because of the atonement; for they are delivered by the power of him. " Your friend may not have known the law, and even if he did, only GOD knows ALL the facts.
Therefore, Psalm 46:10 is good advice for you, " Be still, and know that I am GOD."

Answer 5

I believe suicide is still forgivable. My cousin commited suicide a year ago. The Lord gave me the assurance He is in heaven with the Lord.

Only because He became a child of God earlier in His life. He was born again. Of course, this was a grievous sin. All the lies and unforgiveness that led Him to do this horrible act got fried. Sins don't go to heaven. I don't think He received the rewards God had wanted to give him. Though, I am sure He got some eternal rewards. Faith, Hope & Love is everlasting.

If your friend was a born again christian, your friend went to heaven. I would suspect much of your friends house got fried. And there wasn't the rewards given that God wanted to give.

God only knows. Ask God. God will bring things to mind. God does want you to know how to pray about your friend or to not pray at all. You have to get assurance from God.

Answer 6

Some say that suicide is the "unpardonable sin" that is mentioned in Scripture, but if you read more carefully, it appears the only sin that can't be forgiven is the sin of not choosing God but choosing instead to go your own way. Some would say that is what suicide is--the ultimate lack of faith in God and His plan. But suicide is complicated. Sometimes people who commit suicide are weighed down by physical or mental problems that interfere with clear thinking. I trust in the fact that God judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. He is gracious and merciful and He knows who truly believes and who doesn't. God is loving and compassionate and hurts with His children. I think you can trust your Christian friend to Him and His care.

Answer 7

If you know how precious life is and how God blessed you with life and cherish it, you won't suicide. God gave you life and taking care of yourself means you are also thanking God. I believe there are many bendable rules and exceptions involving going to heaven or hell. Even if you're not a Christian, you can still go to heaven in very very few ways, I believe. If you never had the chance to know God and you have never heard of Him, then I believe God will make an exception. If you're friend really loved God and walked in his path the time he lived and if suicide was because of love problems or various issues, I think he is safe in heaven ( with some yelling from God telling your friend how stupid he was in suiciding and then forgiving him =D ) I hope this comforts you.

Answer 8

I have never heard of a person committing suicide that wasn't going through some kind of terrible anguish, either by circumstance or chemical imbalance. God will look at this.

If they were Christians but were weak at that moment then they should be ok.

Answer 9

Sorry about your Friend. my Aunt commited suicide. the only thing is she was not a Christian. she didn't die right away. so I am hoping that she could ask God to forgive her. so to answer your question. I think God will Forgive them. only God knows. again Sorry about your Friend.

Answer 10

I was a christian until I lost 2 boys,one in a car accident and the other by suicide.What you believe in is in your heart but it is the pain and hurt that you leave behind that affects all the people that love you.There is help out there if you want it.Suicide is a final and horrible death,not only to you but all that love you...I feel the pain,hurt and loss every day of my life.