Genesis 2:7Why is murder wrong to begin with?Genesis 1:26-27Hebrews 12:9Patriarchs: Genesis 9:6Law of Moses: Exodus 20:13Law of Christ: I Timothy 1:9Motive mattersNumbers 35Accidents: Numbers 35:15, 22-24On purpose: Numbers 35:20-21Governing authorities: Romans 13:3-4What about suicide?God explained that murder was wrong in Genesis 9:6 because He had made man in His own image. That leads me to the conclusion that intentional suicide is murder of one’s self, thus would be sin.I Corinthians 6:19-20Suicides in the BibleAbimelech: Judges 9:54Saul: I Samuel 31:4Saul’s armor-bearer: I Samuel 31:5Ahithophel: II Samuel 17:23Zimri: I Kings 16:18Judas: Matthew 27:5Samson? Judges 16:28-30Those who wanted to dieMoses: Numbers 11:14-15Elijah: I Kings 19:4Job: Job 7:15Jonah: Jonah 4:3Jailer: Acts 16:27If you are contemplating suicide, give yourself over to the love of Christ!Philippians 4:6 – In Christ you will find peace and forgiveness.In a good local church, you will find brotherly love. Galatians 6:1-2In Heaven, you will find treasure!Philippians 1:20-26
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