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Deborah O Daniel (Toyin) is an Evangelist and a Christian Writer. She grew up in a strict, religiously confused household, but found Christ on her own, when it became clear to her that she had no relationship whatsoever with Him and had no purpose in life, in spite of her upbringing. Deborah surrendered her life to Christ in 1992 but kept running from her calling owing to the severe trials she faced and the cares of the world, until she had a personal encounter with Him years later. She steps out of her comfort zone as led to fulfil her calling. She also speaks openly about her childhood difficulties and the struggles she has had in life, to testify of the mercy of God and His awesome power. For more messages and a heart talk on living a fulfilled life in Christ, get the book, Walk the Winning Walk (English-British and English-American) here, offered for free by Divine Literature International, and available to Born-again Christians ONLY - particularly new believers.

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Deborah Toyin Daniel
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The Sin of Self-Murder

Reflection: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Ecclesiastes 9:4

Suicide (except in cases where it happened as a result of a severe mental health challenge) is Premeditated Murder, and not an option for any child of God (Exodus 20:13). Suicide is the deliberate and unlawful murder of a unique creature of God. Committing suicide does not put a matter to rest - it is considered a wilful sin.

There is no justification for wilful sin. A person who committed suicide will be liable for the sin of murder, except they were not aware of what they were doing – as may have been the case for those who had a severe mental illness. It will not matter if the person was born-again when the sin was committed – they are still accountable, for the reason that they did not make it right with God before they died. The Blood of Jesus Christ surely covers all manner of sin; however relational forgiveness (i.e. forgiveness after a person becomes born-again, and they are said to have a relationship with God) is dependent on the admission and confession of sins (1 John 1:9) – an opportunity that a person who committed suicide did not have. It would be a different matter if a person committed murder and had the opportunity to make it right with God since they are alive, as the case was for King David, in the Bible.

If we try to find a loophole to justify committing suicide, just to view it as a misdeed that God will pat us on the back for, then we are showing the ability to know right from wrong. He will hold us accountable. Suicide is not an option for a follower of Christ. As long as there is life, there is hope (Ecclesiastes 9:4). Wait patiently on the Lord, beloved (Psalm 27:14). Don’t give up on Him. Whatever you are going through shall pass (1 Corinthians 10:13).

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Shalom!