I guess its kind of hard for me to grasp the fact that I have to many people ready, willing and able to quote the Bible on my timeline at any given moment when its convenient for them-- yet so few willing to understand or embrace its teachings beyond a surfacing thought. People were calling me insensitive because I chose not to go with the social media trend of grieving Robin Williamss suicide. So allow me to quote some biblical verses for you. I hate to get all biblical-- but imma go there then im gonna go finish life lol. The Bible views suicide as equal to murder, which is what it is—self-murder. God is the only one who is to decide when and how a person should die. We should say with the psalmist, “My times are in your hands” (Psalm 31:15). God is the giver of life. He gives, and He takes away (Job 1:21). Suicide, the taking of one’s own life, is ungodly because it rejects God’s gift of life. No man or woman should presume to take God’s authority upon themselves to end his or her own life. Some people in Scripture felt deep despair in life. Solomon, in his pursuit of pleasure, reached the point where he “hated life” (Ecclesiastes 2:17). Elijah was fearful and depressed and yearned for death (1 Kings 19:4). Jonah was so angry at God that he wished to die (Jonah 4:8). Even the apostle Paul and his missionary companions at one point “were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself” (2 Corinthians 1:8). However, none of these men committed suicide. Solomon learned to “fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind” (Ecclesiastes 12:13). Elijah was comforted by an angel, allowed to rest, and given a new commission. Jonah received admonition and rebuke from God. Paul learned that, although the pressure he faced was beyond his ability to endure, the Lord can bear all things: “This happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead” (2 Corinthians 1:9). So, according to the Bible, suicide is a sin. It is not the “greatest” sin—it is no worse than other evils, in terms of how God sees it, and it does not determine whether or not a person goes to hell. However, suicide definitely has a deep and lasting impact on those left behind. The painful scars left by a suicide do not heal easily. May God grant His grace to each one who is facing trials today (Psalm 67:1). And may each of us take hope in the promise, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13). I dont condone murder-- not of oneself or otherwise. Suicide ends the problems and troubles for the person committing it. Suicide opens a ton of issues and problems for the loved ones left behind who have to live with many disturbing emotions. The person who committed suicide was so intent on ending his or her life, that they never gave a thought to what their family members would go through for years after they were gone. The loved ones who are left behind never get over the trauma caused by having a suicide in the family – they live with it for the rest of their lives and can inflict that pain on others. So no-- I dont grieve for murderers. Depressed people go out here and kill their ENTIRE families and themselves... with the same kinda of mental issues and depression as RW-- and we dont paint Facebook walls with warm wishes for them-- we call them crazy-- throw up a wtf or a Smdh and keep it moving. Like I said earlier-- you want to show your love or respect?! Send his family flowers to the funeral... or send up a prayer-- but (as for my original point) internet grieving Im not a fan of. The end. Sorry that my opinions dont mesh with some of the views shared-- but Im entitled to it just as much as anyone else. *resumes life*
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 20:28:52 +0000
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