[–] 26601703? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

My sister committed suicide in 07. She was four years younger than me and my only sibling.

I had several people tell me in the weeks following her suicide that the Bible says she condemned her soul to Hell by taking her own life. That anyone committing suicide goes to Hell.

I have lost and continue to lose endless hours of sleep as I lay awake nights contemplating those words.

Only God knows the pain and suffering, both physically and mentally that ultimately drives a person to end their life.

My sister was born with a life threatening condition and had major surgery at 3 days old. It saved her life but led to many complications. She was constantly hospitalized throughout her life and had to endure far too many surgeries. Constant pain and addiction to pain killers left her exhausted. She ended her life at 39 years old, just hours after learning she had to have yet another surgery.

I realize the Bible is addressing the end times through that scripture but many people believe those who commit suicide go to Hell.

I don't know. I trust God no matter what.

[–] 26613925? ago 

I'm with you. When I express judgement it's more of the "there but for the grace of God go I" type, than "that SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL is going to Hell."

My sister aborted. I think that she can recover from that abomination (worse than a sin), via Romans 10:9.

In fact, I'm certain that she can. Because she still has access to the two organs mentioned: the mouth; and, the heart.

Suicide seems a bit more tricky, since those organs are no longer accessible.

But there's so much more to this place than we can see; and, there are many more places! Jesus explained that His Father's house has many rooms.

My interest is in exploring those rooms. Learning more; finding the hidden.

And, avoiding the pit! I won't take my own life, because I know that I'm saved and that this journey continues on, after this body's death. And I could be in more pain than I am in now (concussions and a newly re-injured hernia, are causing some already), and I'll still know that I continue.

If I forget? Then perhaps suicide might become an option. So a scenario: I'm saved; I forget; I suicide. What happens?

Don't know the answer.

I'm so sorry about your sister. And mine. Had a talk with her a few weeks ago and "ripped that band-aid off" and told her that I don't mind if she never wants to speak to me again, here -- but that, if she ends up imprisoned due to the murder she paid someone else to perform? That she should NOT KILL HERSELF, because I want her in Heaven with me.

Selfish? Certainly. Logical though, and loving.

God bless, fren. It's not my plan; it's God's. I'm just along for the ride, and commentary.

[–] 26598014? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Exactly. As Q says, you can't escape God.

[–] 26600185? ago 

God has been missing in action for a long time, now.

[–] 26602540? ago 

Don't you know that ypu are all gods? -Jesus circa 31ad

Yes. Jesus said we are ALL gods

Its up to us as creators to have the WILL POWER to make a new world!