I know, for some people, this could be a dangerous and personal topic. For others, it may not be as emotionally taxing. For some, this may be a topic that has never come to mind. Many people believe that suicide sends you straight to Hell. Allow me to answer this question with three questions.
1) Is suicide a sin? Yes, it is a sin. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 says that we are not our own and that we were bought with a price. Exodus 20:13 makes it clear that God hates murder, even murdering yourself. It is a sin, there is no way around it. So yes, even suicide deserves Hell; but hear me out.
2) Can suicide be forgiven? Yes. All sins can be forgiven if we are in Christ. So, suicide will send you straight to Hell if you do not know Christ; but suicide will not send you to Hell if you are a true follower of Christ. Here is why. There is one sin that is unforgivable, and it is the rejection of the Holy Spirit, which means that you are not accepting Christ as Lord and Savior. It is not unforgivable because of how bad it is, but because you are literally rejecting forgiveness and therefore cannot be forgiven. So, suicide is a huge sin, it is the most selfish act possible; but if you are truly in Christ, you will be forgiven. Your last moment on Earth would be tainted in sin, but Christ does forgive if you are found in Him.
3) Can a Christian get to such a low point that they would commit suicide? Yes, it is possible if they were never able to grow in their relationship with Christ and if the enemy continued to beat them daily. Here is the thing though, would a true Christian want to do such a selfish act? This would be spitting in God's face for giving you life and saying that whatever plan He has for you on Earth isn't worth it. It's saying that you're too good to go through hardships or that Christ can't provide the strength that you need to overcome. If you are truly in Christ, your hope is in Him and that makes it infinitely harder for a true believer to do such a sin.
In the end, it comes down to this. Are you truly a Christian or not? If you are, you are going to Heaven no matter what. If not, you are Hell bound no matter what sin you end your life on. Our only hope is in Christ Jesus who saves us. Take rest in the Lord, He will provide everything that you need if you just trust in Him with everything.
Psalm 147:3 "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
-D
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