Suicide

life?

• How are you?
• How many of you wake up, eat, go to school & sleep on a daily routine?
• What are your goals in life?
• How many of you know the purpose of life?                                 
• Think about these questions and reflect.

What is suicide?

• The intentional taking of one's own life.
• A way for people to escape pain or suffering.
• When one's problem is too hard to control.
• Ending life is the only solution.

Suicide rates in Canada

Myths and facts

myths

•  Suicide is not common
• People who attempt suicide just want attention
• Only people with a mental illness think about suicide
• Surviving a suicide attempt will never try to end their life again

Facts

• Someone dies by suicide almost every day
• People who attempt suicide often think it is the only way to stop their pain
• People think about suicide because they do not know what else to do
• Most people who die by suicide have attempted suicide in the past

Do we own our bodies?

We do not own our bodies!
We belong to Jesus!
He was the one who gave us life, he's also the one who decides to end our life.

CAN WE BE FORGIVEN?

We shouldn't despair of the eternal salvation of people who have taken their own lives. By ways known to him alone, God can provide the opportunity for salutary repentance. The Church prays for people who have taken their own lives.

How does your suicide affects others?

Please read the hand-out.

Global Ramification

If we don't do anything about this, suicidal rates WILL go UP...

Eventually suicides are going to be so common that people are not going to care as much.

PEOPLE IN THE BIBLE COMMITTED SUICIDE TOO?

Samson's Death

26 And Samson said to the young man who held him by the hand, “Let me feel the pillars on which the house rests, that I may lean against them.” 27 Now the house was full of men and women. All the lords of the Philistines were there, and on the roof there were about 3,000 ...

SALVATION

There is only one sin that can separate us from God and send a person to hell.
The only unforgivable sin is refusing to accept Christ as Lord and Savior. Anyone who turns to Jesus for forgiveness is made righteous by his blood (Romans 5:9) which covers our sin—past, present and future.

solutions

• Educate yourself about the causes of suicide.
• Develop compassion for people who are suffering.
• Treat depressed and suicidal people with respect.
• When safe for you, share your own experiences.
• Call for hotlines and qualified professionals.     

Conclusion

The purpose of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. We glorify God by fearing and obeying Him, keeping our eyes on our future home in heaven, and knowing Him intimately. We enjoy God by following His purpose for our lives, which enables us to experience true and everlasting joy—the abundant life that He desires for us.

Not one human being should feel that they should end their own life, we have the power of free will in this life and I believe that everyone should live this life happy.

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