Posts Tagged ‘suicide’
I’m having trouble dealing with a murder-suicide
Question: Good morning brother, I am and have been conflicted with a serious and tragic event for about a month now. I would like some direction on how to deal with it if you could. Recently, a former elder of our congregation took the life of his wife and himself in what we commonly refer…
Read MoreThe Unwanted
Text: Psalms 10 I. How do we deal with those whom others don’t want? A. Terri Shiavo made the news and was the focus of attention for numerous months. 1. Her husband no longer wanted to keep her alive. He claimed that she wouldn’t want to remain in this state. 2. What I don’t often hear is that Terri…
Read MoreI blew it again. What do I do?
Question: Here is my problem: I was in a very distracting and painful relationship that totally drew me away from God. The relationship ended with me close to suicide. I couldn’t understand how this could be because I loved this person very much. I moved to a different country because the pain was too much…
Read MoreHow can God be loving if He doesn’t let people escape unbearable situations through suicide?
Question: In your sermon on suicide, you state: E. It brings no comfort to the suffering soul. If one takes their own life, then one’s unendurable physical or emotional pain is taken away immediately. If God wishes to punish them for wanting some ‘morphine for the soul’, then he is not really a loving God, is He?…
Read MoreIs it a sin to want to die?
Question: Is it a sin to want to die? Answer: There have been people in the past who because of depression expressed their desire to not continue life. Job rue the day he was born, “Why did I not die at birth? Why did I not perish when I came from the womb?” (Job 3:11).…
Read MoreI’ve been living in fear for 11 years. I want to commit suicide, but I don’t know. Can you free me from my demons?
Question: I have been bound to fear for about 11 years now. I am originally from Africa but living in the Netherlands now. When I was in Africa, a woman threatened to deal with me spiritually. Since then, I have developed a fear for her and her family so I went into hiding. It seems…
Read MoreI’m depressed and about to be homeless. At 64 years old, I cannot live like this
Question: I am depressed and about to be homeless. I am mentally and physically sick. 64 years old I cannot live like this. I feel that wanting to die, attempting suicide, or just waiting to die on the street are all the same. I do not feel any connection to God anymore so I know He has…
Read MoreHow do you counsel a person who wants to commit suicide?
Question: I am struggling with how to counsel a person who wants to commit suicide. Would you please help me to find out a solution to this problem? Answer: The answer would vary with the cause of the person’s desire to leave this life. So the first thing you need to do is investigate what…
Read MoreHow did Saul actually die?
Question: I want to know how Saul died. In I Samuel 31:4 the Scripture says that Saul fell upon his own sword and in verse 6 it says Saul, his three sons, and his armorbearer died that same day. Then in II Samuel 1:10. the Scripture says an Amalekite stood upon him and killed him.…
Read MoreWasn’t Judas’ problem betrayal and not suicide?
Question: I don’t think Judas’ suicide was the great issue. The main issue was the betrayal of Jesus. Jesus even said the disciples that it would have been better than the one that betrays the Son of Man not have been born. It just seems Judas will be judged for his betrayal than suicide. What…
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