Don't be a fan of death

I believe in life.It was given to us by God.But it appears I'm vastly outnumbered.Because in the unsaved world, it seems choosing death over life with the ingrained belief that death is an "escape" seems to be "the thing". The most recent case that reminded me of this is with my mother, who made a decision to choose suicide.No, not by holding a gun to her head, but by withholding lifesaving treatment.She has kidney issues and needs dialysis.Because she has pain also, she's been clamoring from the beginning to get off it it so she can die. And it looks like she's finally going to get her way.Also,although to me this is a form of suicide, all the others--my sister, brother in law and aunt,are cheering her on to kill herself this way.I'm the only one who seems to think that one should die in their own time, not hasten it to avoid things. But it wasn't just this, even from before when the pain wasn't "as" bad,she was saying that death is an escape and starting to chose it over life.Furthermore, this is far from a unique case--it seems almost every unsaved person I've heard speak on this , if someone has any problem, others back the person to go ahead and kill themselves. Choosing death over life. The unsaved think death is some kind of "great escape" from problems. This is escapism,plain and simple.Let's see how much of an escape it is when they wake up in Hell for eternity. {But that's what the devil wants, that's why he encourages them to kill themselves BEFORE getting saved.}That's probably why he planted this love of death in unsaved people.Self destruction.What the Bible ACTUALLY says is that death is an enemy, brought about by sin.Not an escape, like a vacation paradise.Well..?Also, in Revelation we read,"And death will be no more."We escape FROM death, not TO it.So why are unsaved people such fans of death?You tell me.
 
Mercy killing is a sin. The bible clearly says that we should never ever kill anyone for any reason at all. Those who kill babies thinking they are just a ball of blood and nothing else they will live a life of guilt in their souls knowing that they put away babies to death for no reason at all. Sorry, to hear your mother went through such an ordeal. All we have to do is fast and pray for those who suffer untold pain with cancer, diabetes, HIV and now the Corona Virus. God has a reason for sending deseases of all kinds to us. All we have to do is to ask for mercy and compassion. Jesus saw a paralitic man. He was not able to walk and wanted to ge healed. Jesus, full of love and compassion said. Son, your sins are forgiven. Mark 21.12 Immediately the man was healed. Praise the Lord. We should not be a fan of death. We should not desire that people would die nor suffer untold pain. Let us all give to God all glory and all praise. He give us life and He will take away from us. All I want to do and see is Jesus smiling face, waiting for me at the gates of heaven.
 
Sometimes people are simply in a lot of physical or mental pain. Suicide is a sad situation. It means someone is hurting a lot and just couldn't make it in life. To me, I try not to judge people on their choices. I am not walking in their shoes.
Yeah but killing yourself is every bit as much of a sin as judging someone.Also a little selfish because look at the emotional pain they put the survivors through. And death is listed in the Bible as an enemy, not something to be embraced.
 
Praying for your Mother. Holy Spirit we call upon you to bring Steven Bobb and his mother the inner strength to get through this most difficult time in their life. Ask God to uplift her into better spirits and increase her physical strength to go back for kidney treatments. I pray for peace in the home, in both of your hearts, and in the decision God has with mother's life.

Machines will delay your life, but God knows when he is ready to take your Mother to Heaven (Her new Home) free from sickness. She is doing her suffering here on Earth. God has not forgotten her.....He wants you to accept her choices and be filled with his peace. God Bless You! Amen I am praying for you and your family.
 
I believe in life.It was given to us by God.But it appears I'm vastly outnumbered.Because in the unsaved world, it seems choosing death over life with the ingrained belief that death is an "escape" seems to be "the thing". The most recent case that reminded me of this is with my mother, who made a decision to choose suicide.No, not by holding a gun to her head, but by withholding lifesaving treatment.She has kidney issues and needs dialysis.Because she has pain also, she's been clamoring from the beginning to get off it it so she can die. And it looks like she's finally going to get her way.Also,although to me this is a form of suicide, all the others--my sister, brother in law and aunt,are cheering her on to kill herself this way.I'm the only one who seems to think that one should die in their own time, not hasten it to avoid things. But it wasn't just this, even from before when the pain wasn't "as" bad,she was saying that death is an escape and starting to chose it over life.Furthermore, this is far from a unique case--it seems almost every unsaved person I've heard speak on this , if someone has any problem, others back the person to go ahead and kill themselves. Choosing death over life. The unsaved think death is some kind of "great escape" from problems. This is escapism,plain and simple.Let's see how much of an escape it is when they wake up in Hell for eternity. {But that's what the devil wants, that's why he encourages them to kill themselves BEFORE getting saved.}That's probably why he planted this love of death in unsaved people.Self destruction.What the Bible ACTUALLY says is that death is an enemy, brought about by sin.Not an escape, like a vacation paradise.Well..?Also, in Revelation we read,"And death will be no more."We escape FROM death, not TO it.So why are unsaved people such fans of death?You tell me.
Death is an ego belief to separate us from God. But Jesus proved there is no death in the resurrection.
 
Praying for your mother to have relief on her suffering and for healing that comes from Jesus heart. Gods will will be done in each one of us. I am not fan of death but if Jesus calls me home to heaven, I am ready. I am sure everyone who believe, trusts and waits for teh Lord will find out that a mansion is waiting for us over yonder. In the mean time, we should be busy doing Gods work on earth and loving the Lord with all our heart, mind and soul and loving others just as Jesus loved us.
 
Sometimes people are simply in a lot of physical or mental pain. Suicide is a sad situation. It means someone is hurting a lot and just couldn't make it in life. To me, I try not to judge people on their choices. I am not walking in their shoes.

Hopes And Dreams, I agree, there is a lot of physical or mental pain. And God is not ignorant of it. Suicide is not an unforgivable sin.

It is comforting to know that death is not the end for those who believe. Those who know Jesus as Savior will have eternal life. God has prepared a new home for us where there will be no more death, tears, or pain (Rev. 21:1-4).

Our days are numbered. Our times are in God’s hands (Psalm 3:15a). God knows the number of our days and months. We cannot live longer than the time God has set (Job 14:5). Before we had even seen our first day or taken our first breath, God had already written in His book of life the number of our days (Psalm 139:16). For in God we live, move and have our being (Acts 17:28a). God created all things, and only by God’s will, do we exist (Rev. 4:11).

Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., BCPCLC
Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach
 
I go by what THE BIBLE says, Hopes and Dreams and Encourager. And the Bible calls death an ENEMY,not a friend.And my mother is unsaved , so why rush her into Hell?Secondly,self-destructive tendencys are from the devil, not of God.Embracing something that the Bible calls an enemy, uh-uh. I stand by my beliefs and viewpoints on this.Death came about as a result of Adam and Eves sin, not something to be looked at as a vacation paradise to be looked forward to.{at least not by unsaved people.}"I have come to give you LIFE and give it more abundantly" said Jesus.NOT" I have come to give you death as a means of escapism". I stand by my viewpoints.
 
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