SUICIDE What do Saul, Ahithophel, and Judas have in common? Suicide

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SUICIDE What do Saul, Ahithophel, and Judas have in common? Suicide “the intentional taking of one’s own life” Literally: self-kill or self-murder Why – loss of hope or to make a point

SUICIDE Suicide is condemned in the Bible & should never be an option God gave life, Gen. 1:26, 27 Life is sacred, Gen. 9:6 No right to take it unlawfully Others: homicide Self: suicide

SUICIDE In The Bible Does Not Solve Problems Samson Does Not Justify

SUICIDE In The Bible King Saul, 1 Sam. 31 Luxuries, servants, wealth Turned from God, 1 Sam. 13, 15 Years of envy & selfishness, 1 Sam. 18-27 Became totally lost in life, 1 Sam. 28:5-19 Desperate circumstances, 1 Sam. 31:1-3 Gave up & killed himself, 1 Sam. 31:4, 5 Did not trust in God

SUICIDE In The Bible Ahithophel, 2 Sam. 15-17 Wise man, counselor to David, 2 Sam. 16:23 Betrayed God’s anointed, 2 Sam. 15:12, 31 Outlined plan to kill David, 2 Sam. 16:15-17:4 Advice dismissed, 2 Sam. 17:5-22 Took his own life, 2 Sam. 17:23

SUICIDE In The Bible Judas, Mt. 26, 27 Betrayed the Lord’s anointed, Mt. 26:14-50 Greedy & materialistic, Jn. 12:4-6 Realized his guilt, Mt. 27:3 Tried to alleviate his guilt, Mt. 27:3, 4 Hanged himself, Mt. 27:5

SUICIDE In The Bible Judas, Mt. 26, 27 Could have turned out different Peter repented & was faithful, Jn. 21 Rahab the harlot became faithful, Heb. 11 Saul of Tarsus – Apostle Paul, 1 Cor. 15:10

SUICIDE Does Not Solve Problems It does not solve problems for you Sin by taking your own life, Rev. 21:8 Other sins still against you, Lk. 13:3

SUICIDE Does Not Solve Problems It does not solve problems with others Problems not solved – did not disappear Problems remain permanently unresolved

SUICIDE Does Not Solve Problems Perhaps the most selfish act Only thinking of your pain & your relief Want those left behind to feel guilty

SUICIDE Does Not Solve Problems Suicide is for those who are too weak to face their problems Not a noble thing

SUICIDE Samson Does Not Justify Died faithful to God, Heb. 11:32

SUICIDE Samson Does Not Justify Died fighting God’s enemies, Judges 16:23-30 Prisoner & slave Philistines involved in idolatrous worship Called on the Lord, Judges 16:28 Received strength, Judges 16:29, 30

SUICIDE Samson Does Not Justify Died fighting God’s enemies, Judges 16:23-30 Similar cases Firefighter Soldier

SUICIDE What do Saul, Ahithophel, and Judas have in common? Suicide “the intentional taking of one’s own life” Literally: self-kill or self-murder Why – loss of hope or to make a point

SUICIDE Suicide is condemned in the Bible & should never be an option God gave life, Gen. 1:26, 27 Life is sacred, Gen. 9:6 No right to take it unlawfully Others: homicide Self: suicide