Expert: Susan Milillo - 9/15/2009

Question
Hi. Are there any reference verse that says if you commit suicide you go to hell? Is it a sure thing to go to hell if you commit suicide?

Answer
No, Mandy, there are not.   Jesus covered all sin -- His blood is precious enough to cover even the most heinous sin.   So if He is one's personal Savior, His eternal righteousness abides in that one's heart.

Now, that said, suicide is really not something to consider!! Please, I hope you are not !?

It is a horrible thing for anyone to do, because it is essentially saying that you know better than God does whether or not the greatest gift, the gift of life from His hand, should have been given/ extended to you.  It's a slap in His face, and incredibly proud, selfish, and truly -- I believe demonically inspired.

Please seek out counseling if you are in the position of considering this.

Lord bless and keep you,

Susan