Nowhere in the bible does it say, but where do you go if you commit suicide?

Question

I know it will be just an opinion, since there is no scripture relating to suicide except where Saul's armorer does it and Samson in the pagan temple. I am versed in the bible, being indoctrinated at an early age. I personally don't believe every word of it, but some of it is backed by archaeological proof, so not all of it can be discounted. But much of it is too fantastical for me to believe. I just want to know if someone caught something I didn't. And murder is not suicide, it's defined as the taking of someone else's life. Lot was contemplating it, his wife told him to do so, and god didn't step in to tell him not to. So where does it say????????

All I see is suicide is murder. The basic ploy. I respect the guy who says you won't find out by merely asking questions more than this played out reasoning. Does anyone see a verse???? Something tangible????

Answer 1

Your Life Is Important to Others

True, you may face situations that make you feel that you are completely alone and that your death would matter to no one. Remember, though: There is a big difference between feeling alone and being alone. In Bible times the prophet Elijah reached a low point in his life. He said to Jehovah: “Your prophets they have killed with the sword, so that I only am left.” Yes, Elijah felt totally alone—and not without reason. A great many of his fellow prophets had been killed. A death threat was hanging over his own head, and he was on the run for his life. But was he truly alone? No. Jehovah let him know that there were some 7,000 loyal people who, like him, were faithfully trying to serve the true God in those dark times. (1 Kings 19:1-18) What, though, about you? Is it possible that you are not as alone as you feel?

There are people who care about you. You might think of your parents, your mate, your children, and your friends. But there are more. In the congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, you can find mature Christians who are interested in you, who will hear you out, and who will pray with you and for you. (James 5:14, 15) And even if every imperfect human were to fail you, there is One who will never leave you. King David of old said: “In case my own father and my own mother did leave me, even Jehovah himself would take me up.” (Psalm 27:10) Yes, Jehovah “cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) Never forget that you are precious in Jehovah’s eyes.

Life is a gift from God. Granted, at times life may feel more like a burden than a gift. Can you imagine, though, how you would feel if you were to bestow a valuable gift on someone who then threw it away before really putting it to use? We imperfect humans have barely begun to use the gift of life. In fact, the Bible indicates that the life we live right now is not even “the real life” in God’s eyes. (1 Timothy 6:19) Yes, in the near future our life will be far fuller, richer, and happier. How so?

The Bible says: “[God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:3, 4) Try to picture what your life will be like when those words are fulfilled. Take your time. Try to create a full, colorful mental picture. That picture is no empty fantasy. As you meditate on how Jehovah has dealt with his people in the past, your confidence in him will grow and that picture can become all the more real to you.—Psalm 136:1-26.

It may take some time before you fully recover your desire to live. Continue praying to “the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation.” (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4; Romans 12:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:17) Jehovah will give you the strength you need. He will teach you that life is worth living.—Isaiah 40:29.THE tragic news of a suicide does not close a chapter in the lives of relatives and friends; it opens one—a chapter of mixed feelings of pity and anger, sorrow and guilt. And it raises the question: May we entertain any hope for our friend who took his or her life?

Although self-inflicted death is never justified, never righteous, the apostle Paul did hold out a beautiful hope for even some unrighteous ones. As he told a Roman court of law: “I have hope toward God . . . that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.”—Acts 24:15.

Nevertheless, many theologians have long dismissed any suggestion that the resurrection of the unrighteous might offer hope for those who commit suicide. Why?

Answer 2

Suicide didn't become a crime until the Vatican decreted so in the late 14th century during the Black Plague. (That's why there isn't anything tangible directly in the Bible. It was interpreted at some point to give credit to the Vatican decret)

It was destined to fight off the devastation of the population, a lot of people were losing everything at the same time: their families, their friends, their community...

Despair pushed a lot of people to commit suicide or seek death one way or another. Realising at what a disastrous level the suicide rate was, Rome ordered the Bishops to declare suicide a sin.

It was an effective mean, it slowed the "bleeding" and allowed many desperate people who survived.

Unfortunately, suicide was eventually associated with murder and became a crime punishable in the same manner (death?). Ever since, suicidal people were blamed, instead of helped, until the development of psychology starting at the 19th century.

Today, suicide is no longer considered a crime. Actually, before the Black Plague, suicide was considered the honorable thing to do, under certain circumstances.

Besides, if you look outside occident, you'll notice that suicide is usually an acceptable thing, as long as it isn't a way to escape your obligations (India, China, Japan, native american and south american cultures...)

Answer 3

First of all....I have to say that I am Baptist. I do not believe in the mortal and venial and whatever else kind of sins that have a name........The only sin that is unforgivable is the blasphemy of the Holy Ghost (Matthew 12:31-32, Mark 3:28-29).

With that said, there is NOT one single solitary mention of a "big" sin or "little" sin in the Bible.....sin is sin. I do not know of anywhere in the Bible that it addresses suicide in this manner.

I have seen answered above , the mention of the ten commandments. The ten commandments were to show people that they could NOT be perfect, and will ALWAYS come short of the glory of God. They are to be a guideline.

If one has been saved (ie. born again, Christian) there is nothing you can do to lose your salvation....1Peter 1:5,Ephesians 4:30.

Galations 2:16-21 says that a born again christian is not justified by the law. Jesus came to fulfill the law, and did so. In verse 21 it says "I do not frustrate the grace of God, for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain."

I will reiterate the most impotant thing here. If one is saved, there is NOTHING that you can do to lose your salvation. You are saved by grace....not grease. You cannot slide in and out of salvation. Salvation is of God and not of ourselves. Jesus said in John 10:28-29 "And I give unto them ETERNAL life, and they shall NEVER perish, neither shall ANY man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them to me, is greater than ALL; and NO man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand."

If a person dies lost and without salvation from Jesus Christ, no matter how they die...they will go to hell.

If a person is saved by the blood of Jesus....they WILL go to heaven, no matter how they die.

I firmly believe that life is given by God, and He should be the one to take it according to His will.

Answer 4

The Laugh Factory.

Answer 5

I think it is in the bible that you go to hell for committing suicide. I'm supposed to be Catholic so maybe it's not and that is just what I have heard.

It's not your life to take, and you are supposed to respect your body. It's like a temple or something...so it would make sense you go to hell.

Answer 6

Someone who commits suicide would more than likley be lost. They will be raised in the second resurrection, the resurrection of the wicked, to be destroyed by the second death.

Answer 7

Only God can judge the state of someone's heart and soul.


Catholic

Answer 8

Killing oneself is murder so the only place to go is hell, but that goes to any person who hasnt realized they are a sinner and accepted the lord Jesus Christ

Answer 9

Thou shalt not commit murder. Suicide is self murder. Eventually you end up in Hell but before Judgment day comes, you end up in a place called, torment.

Answer 10

mark 3:28-29
verily I say unto you, all sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies where with soever they shall blaspheme:
But he that shall blaspheme against the holy ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation.