“Do Not Commit Suicide”
Monday, November 4, 2024Key Verse
“But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here” (Acts 16:28).
Text —Acts 16:27-34
Message
The text under consideration clearly exposes the suicidal intention of the prison jailor where Paul and Silas were held captive as a result of their expression of faith in the deliverance of the damsel possessed with a spirit of divination. Suicide is an intentional killing of oneself. The prison jailor, on waking up and seeing the prison doors open, attempted suicide supposing the prisoners had fled. Suicide is not, and can never be a solution. Suicide is an express route to hell fire. The rate of suicide is on the increase among youngsters today due to several reasons, ranging from fear, frustration, depression, financial lack, to academic failure.
Suicidal thoughts should not be entertained at all. No man has the right to take his life since he did not create it. Thanks be to God for the timely intervention of Paul. Christ is always the solution. The prison jailor accepted the Lord, alongside his household. In like manner, sinners and backsliders are to repent and turn to the Lord before it is too late.
Quote
Do not kill yourself
Challenge
Christ is always the solution.
Prayer for today