If suicide is a mortal sin can you show me where it says so in the bible and why is self sacrifice honored?

Question

christian beleif i'm an atheist looking for proof in scripture

Answer 1

Lectio Divina is Latin for “spiritual reading” and represents an early monastic technique of prayer which continues in practice though less widely, intended to achieve communion with God as well as providing special spiritual insights and peace from that experience. It is a way of praying with Scripture that calls one to study, ponder, listen and, finally, pray from God's Word.

History
Lectio Divina was first expressed in the year 220 AD. It was found that to read the Bible profitably it is necessary to do so with attention, consistency and prayer. The systematization of “spiritual reading” into four steps dates back to the 12th century. Around 1150, Guigo II, a Carthusian monk, wrote a book entitled “The Monk’s Ladder” (Scala Claustralium) wherein he set out the theory of the four rungs: reading, meditation, prayer and contemplation. In 2005, Pope Benedict XVI stated, “This is the ladder by which the monks ascend from earth to heaven.”

Method
Lectio is typically practiced daily for one continuous hour. A selection from the Holy Scriptures is chosen ahead of time, often as a daily progression through a particular book of the Bible.

Time
Selecting a time for lectio divina is important. Typical methods are to pray for one hour in the morning, or to divide it into two half-hour periods, one in the morning and one in the evening. The key is to pre-select the time that will be devoted to the prayer, and to keep it. Using the same time every day leads to a daily habit of prayer that becomes highly effective.

Place
The place for prayer is to be free from distractions. This means it should be isolated from other people, telephones, visual distractions, etc. Some find a religious icon to be helpful. The same place should be used for lectio if possible, especially as one first begins to practice it. Familiarity with a location reduces the possibility of distraction away from the prayer. Some practitioners conduct other devotions, such as praying before the Catholic Eucharist, as a preparation for Lectio Divina.

Preparation
Prior to reading, it is important to engage in a transitional activity that takes one from the normal state of mind to a more contemplative and prayerful state. A few moments of deep, regular breathing and a short prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to guide the prayer time helps to set the tone and improve the effectiveness of the lectio.

Once the stage is set it is time to begin the prayer. There are four phases of the prayer, which do not necessarily progress in an ordered fashion. One may move between different phases of the prayer very freely as the Spirit guides.

The Four Moments
Lectio
Read the passage several times.

Meditatio
Reflect on the text of the passage, thinking about how to apply to one's own life. Gravitate to any particular phrase or word that seems to be of particular import. This should not be confused with exegesis, but is a very personal reading of the Scripture and application to one's own life.

Oratio
Respond to the passage by opening the heart to God. This is not primarily an intellectual exercise, but more of the beginning of a conversation with God.

Contemplatio
Listen to God. This is a freeing oneself from one's own thoughts, both mundane and holy. It is about hearing God talk to us. Opening our mind, heart and soul to the influence of God. Any conversation must allow for both sides to communicate, and this most unfamiliar act is allowing oneself to be open to hearing God speak.

Answer 2

Look at Romans 14:8. For a person to sacrifice his life for another person is to be Christ like, because Jesus sacrificed his life so that all might live eternally. The person who sacrifices honorably does not think about himself. Suicide is the ultimate act of selfishness, for it is willful self-destruction for no other purpose than to end misery. The person is only thinking about himself. This is the real crime of suicide.

Answer 3

Your answer is relatively easy if you look at it. Not killing is one of the commandments. Exodus chapter 20:13 Jesus restates it in Matthew chapter 5:21 & 22 One cannot ask for forgiveness for a sin after one is dead therefore by definition suicide is, as you say a "mortal" sin.

Answer 4

Nowhere interior the letter to the Hebrews financial disaster 11 does it tutor Samson is going to heaven. yet God's word does tutor that even a guy or woman who commits suicide has the desire of resurrection Acts 24:15. tells us that. Ezekiel 18:4 says  seem! each and all of the souls—to me they belong. because of the fact the soul of the daddy so likewise the soul of the son—to me they belong. The soul this is sinning—it itself will die. God gave us existence and He needs us to handle our bodies for that reason. it somewhat is the comparable as homicide Take care

Answer 5

Everyone knows suicide is a sin because it takes away that which only God is supposed to have power over. Self sacrifice is self explanatory. The giving of your life unselfishly or without thought of reward for another indiviual.

Answer 6

As Christians, we are interested in how Jehovah views suicide. To Jehovah human life is precious and sacred. (Genesis 9:5; Psalm 36:9) The intentional killing of oneself is self-murder, and it is therefore displeasing in God’s eyes. (Exodus 20:13; 1 John 3:15)

Jehovah as the source of life has decreed that human life is precious, sacred. (Gen. 9:5; Ps. 36:9) Hence, suicide, which means the taking of one’s own life, or killing oneself, is condemned by the Bible. Such intentional act is self-murder. (Ex. 20:13; 1 John 3:15) The few suicides mentioned in the Bible are of those who were unfaithful to Jehovah and who failed to consider that their lives really belonged to God.—1 Sam. 31:4; 2 Sam. 17:5-14, 23; 1 Ki. 16:18; Matt. 27:5.

One who intentionally takes his own life does so in utter disregard for the sacredness of life; he becomes bloodguilty. When one commits suicide while in possession of one’s mental faculties, this shows one to be void of morality, lacking faith, having no fear of God. It is a cowardly act, where one refuses to face up to the problems and responsibilities of life. If the person claimed to be a true Christian, the act would violently break his relationship with Jehovah. Suicide may be the giving in to pressures from demons who encourage self-destruction. (Matt. 17:14-18) This extremely self-centered act of murder manifests no love for one’s surviving family members, no love for one’s congregation and friends, and no love even for the surrounding community, as it brings shame and distress of mind upon all associates.—Mark 12:31.

Answer 7

Its a sin kin to murder but it is not the unforgiveable sin. Also if someone were deranged or something it wouldn't be counted against them.

Rom 4:15 Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression.

G-flux
God bless

Answer 8

Suicide is premeditated murder... one of the 10 commands is that we are not to murder. As for self-sacrifice - read any of the four Gospels or the book of Acts to see that putting others first is honorable. God bless you. ~Nise~

Answer 9

Exodus 20:13 Thou shalt not kill.

To commit suicide is to kill one's self.

Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Jesus want us to give freely of oursleves in service to Him. Not take our lives. He wants us to live according to his word to bring glory to His name.

1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

You are not bringing glory to God or to Jesus if you kill yourself, but giving into satan's tricks and lies.

Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

To be a Chrsitian is hard work. There are so many Chrsitians out there that have the willingness of their spirit to obey and follow God, but their flesh is weak and gives into temptation of satan. That is why you must build up a strong faith and relationship with the Lord.

Answer 10

It is a sin but it is sometimes due to mental condition. See this news of a priest commiting suicide
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-2434625,00.html