I know that suicide is a selfish thing and I can't find anywhere in the bible for God forgiving anyone for this sin. I have tried more than 5 times and yet haven't succeeded. I was also a cutter through out the time. I was getting therapy for this, but I stopped. I can't even forgive myself for being the way I was and for myself not forgiving myself. Will he forgive me?
2007-07-17 14:35:25 · 14 answers · asked by Shonte J 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sure He will forgive you if you ask. He also would want you to continue therapy.
2007-07-17 14:39:13 · answer #1 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I know God will forgive you for being suicidal. I once was like you though I never attempted it. I know that God has forgiven me for my thoughts. If you were to carry it out I do not know how God will judge you. But I know that he will not make a mistake.
I would also like to say that suicide is indeed selfish and leaves lasting scars for all whom you know. My Grandfather killed himself in a most horrific way and it affected at least one stranger. My younger brother had to identify the body. The rest of us have to wonder what we could have done to help him. My children will never know their Great Grandfather. There are so many times I wish I could call him up and share something with him that I know he would find interesting.
I am sure life is not good right now. It could be downright horrible, but it will not last. So many people have triumphed over adversity please join the throng!
You have to forgive yourself and learn to love yourself. God loves you and while it might sound trite it is true. Being positive and not beating yourself up all the time might be just the approach you need to give yourself a leg up. Medicine is fine in deep depression, but it is rarely a cure all. Exercise helps too. Get out and experience the world and you may just become more fond of it.
2007-07-17 22:46:01 · answer #2 · answered by crimthann69 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is not required to forgive anyone for anything, and that puts you in the same boat as any other human that has ever lived. We are all guilty and need a Savior.
You can't forgive yourself? Neither can I forgive myself where it will do any good with getting me into Heaven. The only forgiveness available that has any lasting effect, comes from the Holy Spirit working in your heart, calling you unto the Lord. Guilty, yes, now crack open your Bible and read about saving grace and a love that surpasses human understanding. From realizing who you are before God comes the joy of salvation through belief in His Son Jesus Christ who paid for your sins, in full.
2007-07-17 22:04:17 · answer #3 · answered by ccrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, God will forgive you. But it's also important for you to forgive yourself.
Remember God is not vengeful, and he sees you are in pain..but as in everything else he always gives you the choice.
Of course I think you should go back to therapy and perhaps even check into a hospital for awhile where they can do more extensive testing and treatment on you. Maybe the answer is only a few pills away, something to make you feel better about yourself while in treatment.
You have my prayers.
2007-07-17 22:28:01 · answer #4 · answered by djc1175 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God has three sins that are greater than any others, one that can never be forgivin. The worst is denying the holy spirit, with a close second of murder. it is also in scripture that self murder is even worse that murder. The third worst sin is adultury. But if you are contemplating suiside, i would advise you not to. It is hard. I was very depressed for most of my life and suiside entered my mind many a times. But Only when you become truely converted to christ then will you find joy and a porpose in life. Think of one day you finding the cure for canser. Think of you one day, being there for the second coming of christ. Think of how blessed you would be to see him. to feel his everlasting love. I know that the church that i am in has cured me of one of the most serious types of depression. I was going through therapy and other things and was nearly considered a hopeless case. But then the Church of jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints helped. look in side you, Look past your mind and into your soul, You have a life to live and i know that you will be blessed for living it. I would bear these words in the name of Jesus christ.
Amen.
2007-07-17 21:46:05 · answer #5 · answered by DJ_surfer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will forgive you...but you must realize, after 5 times and you weren't successful, that it wasn't your time to go. God never gives you anything you can't handle. Stick with it ok? Go back to therapy, all it can do is help.
Pray for forgiveness, you will get it...but just don't try it again, ok?
2007-07-17 21:42:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes He will forgive you, but you must also forgive yourself. You have attempted 5 times and have not succeeded, that means God wants you around for a reason and will not allow you to die. Seek professional help for your depression it will help. I have been down this road with my husband. If you have any questions please feel free to email me. God Bless
2007-07-17 21:42:59 · answer #7 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not worry about what the bible says dear you need to go back to therapy and confront the issues that have taken away your self worth or find some other way of doing this ,your self esteem is at a low and you need to do whatever it is that you have to to get it back,yoga even what ever answeres you need will come to you dear follow your heart and get rid of out of your life whatever is crushing you so badly, it is making you ill,dont let the ego win hun you are very valuable,whatever your situation keep fighting you are worth it,I have been where you are it is a black hole and you feel that you cannot do life anymore,you need to find your inspiration dear you need to get you back , forget about anyone else look for the peson you feel you have lost over time you! feel free to email me if want to talk further. love and light always
2007-07-17 21:59:02 · answer #8 · answered by Lightworker 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
of course, God will abundanly pardon.
I think you may have forgotten Samson, who took his own life and yet is mentioned in the hall of faith in Hebrews 11.
If you are a child of God, He will forgive all your sins, including suicidal thoughts, and suicide itself.
2007-07-17 21:43:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He looks down upon it. He will forgive you if you admit to yourself that wat you are doing is wrong and if you try to fix it. If you dont and let it keep going then idthink you will b forgiven.
2007-07-17 21:39:46 · answer #10 · answered by jasx501 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋