Suicide: The deliberate taking of one’s own life is a rare occurrence in Scripture.
Psychological causes of suicide: A sense of guilt leads to suicide Mt 27:5 Also see: Ac 1:18-19
Defeat leads to suicide 1Sa 31:4 Also see: 1Sa 31:5-6 1Ch 10:4-5; 2Sa 1:9; 17:23; 1Ki 16:18
Defiance leads to suicide Jdg 16:26-30; 2Sa 17:23
Failure leads to attempted suicide Ac 16:27
The desire for death is more frequently expressed in the Bible than actual suicide
The desire for death in a prophet’s depression 1Ki 19:3-4 Also see: Jer 15:10; 20:14-18; Jnh 4:1-3 A desire for death does not lead to taking of one’s own life, but to entrusting the place and time of one’s death to the Lord.
The desire for death arising from grief and pain Job 10:1 Also see: Job 3:1-4; 7:15-16
The desire for death because of judgment Rev 9:6 Also see: Hos 10:8; Rev 6:16
Life hated because of its apparent futility
Ecc 2:17 Also see: Ps 90:8-10; Ecc 4:1-3
Suicide usurps God’s sovereignty over life
God is Creator and thus has authority over his creation Job 10:12 Also see: Ge 2:7,17; Ps 90:1-10; 139:13-15
God controls life and death Job 1:21 Also see: Ex 23:25-26; Dt 32:39; Job 30:23; Ecc 8:8; Lk 12:22-25; Heb 9:27
Relatives and friends are hurt when a loved one commits suicide.
Say this prayer to be saved or to renew your relationship with God:
Father in Heaven, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sins. Lord Jesus, please forgive me for all my sins. Come into my heart and be my Lord and Savior. Teach me the Word of God and help me live for You. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
