What is the biblical stance regarding suicide, assisted as suicide, and mercy killing?
Suicide is the act of intentionally and voluntarily killing oneself. Assisted suicide is requested death with the help of someone, and mercy killing is ending anothers life with or without their prior consent. In any case, desire for relief from great emotional stress, physical pain, and suffering is usually true. Self-murder is not an acceptable option, however, according to the Bible. Gods firm commandment in Exodus 20:13 delivered by Moses was “You shall not murder.” Four words, a commandment, and not a suggestion! Regardless of whatever list of reasons or excuses one might develop, the bottom line is that God forbids murder including self-murder. Doctor-assisted suicide and mercy killing turns medical healers and care-givers into death-dealers who assume the role of judging another persons quality and length of life with their imperfect judgment as their only guide. The Bible says in Psalms 116:15, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones.” The Lord is refe
