God has given us life and asks us to use it in serving him (John 10:10; Ecclesiastes 12:13-14). We are to honour God with our body (1 Cor 6:20), so it would be wrong to destroy the gift God has given us.
The Bible records seven suicides:
| Abimelech | Judges 9:52-54 |
| Samson | Judges 16:25-30 |
| Saul | 1 Samuel 31:4 |
| Saul’s armor-bearer | 1 Samuel 31:5 |
| Ahithophel | 2 Samuel 17:23 |
| Zimri | 1 Kings 16:15-20 |
| Judas | Matthew 27:3-5 |
In Samson’s case, we know he will be in God’s kingdom (Heb 11:32) — his suicide was part of his attempt to defeat the Philistines.
If anyone is feeling suicidal, please read Psalm 33:18-22 and pray for God’s strength. Then talk to someone about it and seek professional help:
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