Suicide and the way out

Many people today has seen suicide as a means to put an end to their personal troubles. Life is precious and we have to value it, many have died due to petty reasons which do not worth the act. Sometimes ago I read on the internet about a female student who committed suicide because her boyfriend broke up with her and many others who have committed suicide because they lack emotional intelligence on how to resolve their personal problems. They committed this act and put their loved ones into sorrows and despair.

After Judas betrayed Jesus, he became guilty and was in utter despair. He felt separated from Christ and the apostles. After commiting treachery against Jesus, he felt as if a bridge was broken behind him. He felt miserable and deserted, such is the lot of a betrayer. He no longer had pleasure in the silver he coveted. He realized that he has betrayed an innocent blood. He threw the pieces of silver into the temple and departed, as he went to hang himself. He committed suicide and ultimately he eventually experienced separation of his soul from God. Peter on the other hand also denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed, but he didn't commit suicide. He wept bitterly for his sin and that was repentance. Hence he was restored and he was the same Peter Jesus committed his church to after Jesus resurrection. Judas lacked emotional intelligence, Peter didn't. Some bible scholars even weigh the sins of the two disciples and it was assumed that even Peter sinned more greatly than Judas because he betrayed God three times. But Peter found grace.

Suicide is simply the act of killing oneself. This act originates from the heart and is a very great sin against God. Anyone who takes his or her life is considered a murderer. People commit suicide for many reasons. In history, it is common among the older people who are frustrated to commit suicide. But nowadays, we see young people commiting suicide because of one problem or the other. Judas Iscariot was a covetous person and this led to him to betray his master. He committed suicide as a result of guilt. Suicidal act is punishable by God. Anyone who commits suicide will end up in hell fire. Some people commit suicide because they do not want to face the consequences of their actions or because some things they did in secret, which they are not proud of, come to the open. Some people commit suicide for reasons such as disappointment, failure, delay in securing their desire, hatred, lack of peace at home, lack of finance, body odour and illness.

We should know that God created us for a purpose and he has a good plan for us. No matter the challenges you are facing today, you should never kill yourself. Do not commit suicide. God loves you and he has a solution to your problems. You can trust him for solutions and breakthrough. Always know that every problem has an expiry date. It started one day; it will definitely end one day. Know that the present situation is not the end of your life. Never lose hope. Continue to have faith in God in every situation of life.

How to avoid the evil called suicide

1. Repent of your known or hidden sin and surrender your life to Christ

2. Share your inner concerns with your parents of mature Christian (s)

3. Fill your mind with God's word

4. Be truthful always and stop watching ungodly movies

5. Trust God for every situation of your life. There is a blessing in every disappointment.