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Suicidal Saints 

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Date: 2001, Oct 24
From: Keith poetkeith

Came across a posting somewhere which seems to imply that suicide is such a greivious sin that it can cause a believer (one who had genuinely accepted Christ as Lord and Saviour) to loss his/her salvation. Touched a nerve in me, as my church had two suicide cases this year. My stand is that there is no sin (except that of rejection of Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour) that is unpardonable. So I believe that my brother and sister in Christ (both of whom suffered from depression and needed psychiatric help) are now in heaven - totally free and perfectly well, enjoying the full life they did not experience on Earth with the Lord. Fruitful they might not had been while they were in their human flesh, but beloved children of our Father they surely are. I'm not advocating that it is okay to commit suicide. What an abhorant thought. I'm all abundant and victorious living for the Glory of our Father. But I believe that there really is no sin (other than denial of Christ) that is cannot be cleansed by the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Suicide is no exception. Again, I'm strongly against people taking their own lives. Life should be treasured and cherished as a gift from God, and is meant for enjoying, serving, and honouring Him. Just want to remind us (myself included) to offer hope and words of comfort to the family members of those Christians who went to heaven (way too early) by their silly (but not unforgivable) acts. Leave judgement and condamnation aside. Focus on sharing about God's love and faithfulness. May His Joy be with us all, keith

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Messages Inline: Outline:

1. Can someone shed some light by True Light, 2001, Oct 24

1. We are still flesh and blood by Peter Selvan, 2001, Oct 24

2. Yo have no idea at all by bluemarcus, 2001, Oct 26

1. I said I'm not judging, just my thought. EOM by True Light, 2001, Oct 26

2. Horrid by Interested , 2001, Oct 26

1. To Interested by True Light, 2001, Oct 26

(_ True Light by bluemarcus, 2001, Oct 27

(_ Should Christian judge? by True Light, 2001, Oct 27

3. Then you have to tell me your ideas! EOM by True Light, 2001, Oct 27

2. Untitled by Ian Morris, 2001, Oct 24

1. Thanks Ian for the comprehensive and extensive sharing on suicide matters.eom. by Ivan, 2001, Oct 25

2. Ian, thanks for your posting. eom. by Keith, 2001, Oct 25

3. ON SUICIDE by Wahshing, 2001, Oct 24

1. Wahshing, thanks for the sharing. God bless your darling heart :-) eom. by Keith, 2001, Oct 25

2. Hi Wah Shing by Royston Ong, 2001, Oct 27

1. Eye of a needle by Barry, 2001, Oct 28

1. ok... by Royston Ong, 2001, Oct 28

2. Untitled by Wahshing, 2001, Oct 28

1. Thanks Wah Shing by Royston Ong, 2001, Oct 29

2. The camel and the eye of a needle by Ivan, 2001, Oct 29

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