Los Angeles Times

January 1, 2005

Question #1:

“Am I a bad person if I have had thoughts of suicide? Does that make me a bad Christian or a spiritual

failure?”

Question #1:

“Am I a bad person if I have had thoughts of suicide? Does that make me a bad Christian or a spiritual

failure?”

Struggling Biblical Characters:

MosesElijah

King DavidJeremiah

Jonah

Question #2:

“Can a Christian lose his or her salvation if they

commit suicide? Is this the unpardonable

sin?

Question #2:

“Can a Christian lose his or her salvation if they

commit suicide? Is this the unpardonable

sin?

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? … For I am convinced that

neither death or life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the

future, nor any powers, neither height or depth, nor anything else in all

creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ

Jesus our Lord.”Romans 8:35, 38-39

Question #3:

“Is suicide a sin?Question #3:

“Is suicide a sin?

“No temptation (trial) has seized you except what is common to man.

And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you

can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under

it.” I Corinthians 10:13

Question #4:

“Is suicide the most selfish and cowardly thing a person

can do?

Question #4:

“Is suicide the most selfish and cowardly thing a person

can do?

Suicidal Leanings

1. Quick anger switch 2. Hormonal change 3. Depression 4. Rejection 5. Becoming withdrawn

Suicidal Leanings

1. Quick anger switch 2. Hormonal change 3. Depression 4. Rejection 5. Becoming withdrawn

6. Building pressure 7. “I can’t breath” 8. “My world is crashing in on me” 9. “I don’t feel anything anymore” 10. “I just want out”

Warning Signs!Warning Signs!

1. Calmly stating the fact of suicide2. Giving stuff away3. Running through scenarios and/or plans4. Saying goodbye

Mental Health HygieneMental Health Hygiene

1. Sleep2. Exercise3. No alcohol4. Eat good5. Get help (medical, professional)

“But now, this is what the Lord says, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers; they will not sweep over you. When you walk in the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.”

Isaiah 43:1-3a

“But now, this is what the Lord says, he who created you, O_____, he who formed you, O _______: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers; they will not sweep over you. When you walk in the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.”

Isaiah 43:1-3a