For example, lets say you take potassium cyanide and it usually takes 20 seconds before you pass out and eventually die. You have 20 seconds to repent for what you have done. Since you repented and probably meant it will you go to heaven?
2006-11-03 19:22:41 · 23 answers · asked by reputfindin 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The only reason I ask is because unfortunately the only fun thing for me to do in life is have sex with lots of different girls. I don't want to have a baby ever. I jsut want to have sex with different woman as much as I possibly can until the day I die. But that is against the Bible. So what do I do? I like to play computer games and have sex with lots of different girls that is it. BTW I'm being serious about suicide and my life style and need your help.
2006-11-03 19:26:29 · update #1
It sounds like it should work in theory... herein lies the problem: Repentance requires someone to turn away from certain behavior... a sincere desire to stop what you are doing...
So... intent is what we're really talking about here... if an individual intends to take their own life leaving enough time to say "I'm sorry" that pretty much negates any sincerity or authenticity behind the apology... as such... there is no real repentance...
On the other hand... if we're talking about someone who seriously decides just a moment too late that this was a mistake... sure... God can forgive...
In all honesty... none of us can determine when anyone else really "means" they're repentant.... so we'll leave that to God... the rest of us should just make certain that we repent and accept Christ now... you never know when it might be too late. (Wouldn't you hate to have taken those pills and then been wrong about the estimated time it takes to pass out and die??? If you're counting on 20 seconds and it's really 8... you could be in trouble).
Tony
2006-11-03 19:32:42 · answer #1 · answered by Rev T L Clark 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most religious doctrines are fairly clear on sincere repentance being a key to atoning for your sins, so I guess you would probably be safe.
With that said, I don't believe that suicides go to Hell. I also don't believe that you can sincerely repent of anything in 20 seconds. You might have an "oh crap, I wish I hadn't done that" moment, but sincere repenting takes time and thought, so I don't know if you can pull it off in 20 seconds! I mean, there's a huge difference between regretting something, or wishing you hadn't done it, and actually repenting, don't you think?
2006-11-04 03:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by Bronwen 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To ask according to bible, check the bible. For a Christian, you will always go to heaven because of Christ's perfect redemptive work on the cross.
In the times of Apostle Paul, Paul only reminded the Christians in Corinth who not living short of the glory of God that their body is the temple of God. He only reminded them how glorious they are and how favored they are by God, if you know you are a 'King', it would be unwise to choose to live like a 'beggar'.
2006-11-04 03:59:18 · answer #3 · answered by Luke Lim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend...rather then think of ways you can "sneak" into heaven (they will not work anyway) How about trying the front door?
Jesus can give you a reason to live and a joy you can not imagine. Read the link below...and try it...
Oh...I do have a message on suicide...check the 2nd link
As to the sex....there is always a cost to it...can you afford it?
http://www.shatterdmen.com/HIDDEN%20COST.htm
2006-11-05 18:08:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey dude do u really believe that this body is yours???it has been given to u by GOD so that he works out his divine plan in the physical world.....the plan is to create a heaven in the physical realm.....listen by having polygamy u r already adding up to the deep impurities that u have accumulated since many lifetimes.....n suicide is the most disgusting form of crime in God's eyes because u r destroying His creation....a repentance of a few seconds is not goin to wash away one's deep spiritual impurities....U will have to go through a lot of cleansing in the divine world...n severe cleansing is through pain,suffering.....the different levels of spiritual realms are meant for the people who have elevated to those different levels....n the way u are living life u r goin down n down.....n at the bottom is hell.....i guess u understand wat i mean....i m serious!!!...take a u-turn in ur life show altruistic love....be grateful for wat u have been given in life....dont live life like an animal....we all are God's special children.....take care n stop urself.....realize the Truth!!!
2006-11-04 03:44:32 · answer #5 · answered by PDG 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least what I've been told, if you commit suicide then you have choosen to end your life. God has a plan for you and a predetermined life span. You will be messing that up. He is not ready to take you, no matter how much you repent. Therefore, you end up in limbo...
2006-11-04 03:28:14 · answer #6 · answered by LuckyEddie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes I would say so, but what are the chances of someone being convinced about God in the last 20 sec of there life
2006-11-04 03:27:52 · answer #7 · answered by A follower of Christ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no sacrifice for presumptuous sin. Numbers 15:30-31
2006-11-04 03:28:02 · answer #8 · answered by don_steele54 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm an optimist, I believe suicides are victims not villains, so I think they get God's special treatment. Of course I have no official standing but opinions are like backsides everyone has one.
2006-11-04 03:32:11 · answer #9 · answered by doktordbel 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alot can happen in 20 seconds.
2006-11-04 03:26:12 · answer #10 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋