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SUICIDE
SUICIDEWhat do Saul, Ahithophel, and Judashave in common?
Suicide “the intentional taking of one’s own life”• Literally: self-kill or self-murder• Why – loss of hope or to make a point
SUICIDESuicide is condemned in the Bible& should never be an option
God gave life, Gen. 1:26, 27 Life is sacred, Gen. 9:6 No right to take it unlawfully• Others: homicide• Self: suicide
SUICIDE
In The Bible
Does Not Solve Problems
Samson Does Not Justify
SUICIDE
King Saul, 1 Sam. 31 Luxuries, servants, wealth Turned from God, 1 Sam. 13, 15 Years of envy & selfishness, 1 Sam. 18-27 Became totally lost in life, 1 Sam. 28:5-19 Desperate circumstances, 1 Sam. 31:1-3 Gave up & killed himself, 1 Sam. 31:4, 5 Did not trust in God
In The Bible
SUICIDE
Ahithophel, 2 Sam. 15-17 Wise man, counselor to David, 2 Sam. 16:23 Betrayed God’s anointed, 2 Sam. 15:12, 31 Outlined plan to kill David, 2 Sam. 16:15-17:4 Advice dismissed, 2 Sam. 17:5-22 Took his own life, 2 Sam. 17:23
In The Bible
SUICIDE
Judas, Mt. 26, 27 Betrayed the Lord’s anointed, Mt. 26:14-50 Greedy & materialistic, Jn. 12:4-6 Realized his guilt, Mt. 27:3 Tried to alleviate his guilt, Mt. 27:3, 4 Hanged himself, Mt. 27:5
In The Bible
SUICIDE
Judas, Mt. 26, 27 Could have turned out different• Peter repented & was faithful, Jn. 21• Rahab the harlot became faithful, Heb. 11• Saul of Tarsus – Apostle Paul, 1 Cor. 15:10
In The Bible
SUICIDE
It does not solve problems for you Sin by taking your own life, Rev. 21:8 Other sins still against you, Lk. 13:3
Does Not Solve Problems
SUICIDE
It does not solve problems with others Problems not solved – did not disappear Problems remain permanently unresolved
Does Not Solve Problems
SUICIDE
Perhaps the most selfish act Only thinking of your pain & your relief Want those left behind to feel guilty
Does Not Solve Problems
SUICIDE
Suicide is for those who are too weakto face their problems
Not a noble thing
Does Not Solve Problems
Samson Does Not JustifySUICIDE
Died faithful to God, Heb. 11:32
Samson Does Not JustifySUICIDE
Died fighting God’s enemies, Judges 16:23-30 Prisoner & slave Philistines involved in idolatrous worship Called on the Lord, Judges 16:28 Received strength, Judges 16:29, 30
Samson Does Not JustifySUICIDE
Died fighting God’s enemies, Judges 16:23-30 Similar cases• Firefighter• Soldier
SUICIDEWhat do Saul, Ahithophel, and Judashave in common?
Suicide “the intentional taking of one’s own life”• Literally: self-kill or self-murder• Why – loss of hope or to make a point
SUICIDESuicide is condemned in the Bible& should never be an option
God gave life, Gen. 1:26, 27 Life is sacred, Gen. 9:6 No right to take it unlawfully• Others: homicide• Self: suicide