Philip Davies Supporter

This is a worrying question for many reasons. 

First it is built on the assumption that anyone who kills themselves will go to hell. (Which is not necessarily true by the way) And the questioner seems to think they can get around that by asking someone else to kill them instead. 

The second problem here is the attitude of trying to avoid the penalty while still committing the sin. It displays a deviousness that wants to still commit the sin while avoiding the consequences. And that shows a lack of honesty and is never the right way to think.

But the biggest worry is that someone asking such a question maybe indicating they are so desperate that they want to end their life. And let's face it, there are times when problems become so great and seem so insoluble that death seems preferable. And if that is the case then I would urge you to talk to someone about your problems. Find a wise Christian friend if you can. Or if you can't, then at least contact an online helpline like the Samaritans to talk frankly about your problems. The problem is one where everything is out of perspective and talking can help bring things back into perspective. Remember that while life may seem impossible now, things will be very different for you ten years or twenty years down the line. The important thing is don't give up. 
Philip

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Mark Vestal Supporter Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

In viewing the question as a hypothetical (hopefully)...but even otherwise, no. It is lack of faith that sends one to hell (Eph 2:8-9), as our sins were forgiven at the cross (2 Cor 5:19). Fortunately, we cannot remove our spiritual "seal" and eternal promise that was gifted us upon having this faith in Christ.

Eph 1:12-14
"That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory."

Eph 4:30
"And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption."

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Danny Hickman Supporter Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Will you go to hell for asking someone to kill you so you won't have to do it? 

Here's another question: would you be putting the person you ask to kill you in jeopardy of the same hell that you're trying to avoid, if that person obliges you? If so, why would you do that? If there's a question of whether an evil act can condemn a person to hell, then maybe committing murder ought to be considered. Don't you think?

This isn't new. The prophet Elijah was right where you are. He had had enough of this life. God had shut up heaven for over three years at Elijah's word to king Ahab (1 Kings 17:1). Then Elijah called all Israel to Mount Carmel for a showdown with the prophets of Baal. Long story short, God sent rain and Elijah slaughtered the prophets of Baal at the brook Kishon. It was a great victory! It had been brewing for some years. I think it had taken a toll on Elijah's mental health. (stay with me now)

When Jezebel, king Ahab's wife heard of it, she sent word to Elijah that, "May the gods do to me and more also, if I don't make your life as the life of one of them (the prophets he killed) by this time tomorrow" (1 Kings 19:2). Elijah got scared and ran! He went a days journey into the wilderness and hid. Exhausted and just fed up with it all, he asked that he might die. Here it is: 

"It is enough; now O Lord, take away my life, for I'm no better than my fathers."(vs 4) (Did you get that? He said, 'that's it, I'm done with this.')

Is he really ready to die? Why run from Jezebel if he doesn't care about his life? Because there's a big difference in dying and being killed. He wanted God to do it. He wanted to retire from God's service and be taken to live with God. (Which happened later, just as Elijah wanted. See 2 Kings 2. But for now...) Elijah falls asleep. He was awakened by an angel who had baked bread and had provided him a jar of water. The angel told him to refresh himself. 

There's your answer right there! It didn't stop there, however. After he ate, he went back to sleep. The angel awakened him a second time, fed him again and told him to run on, to keep going in the strength of this renewal. He does. 

40 days later, Elijah finds himself at Mount Horeb, hiding in a cave. God spoke to him: "What are you doing here Elijah?" (Sounds to me like the prophet had been idle for over a month. He needed to get back to work.) He pours out his soul to God; tells Him he feels alone in the battle God has him in. God assured him that he wasn't alone; that there were others fighting the same battles that he was facing, and that He (God) was with them too.

That's what you need! You need a fresh new word from the Lord. Whoever you are, if you feel that your life is not worth living today, you're not alone. Elijah was a great prophet and he felt the same way in that season of his life. He asked God to take his life. So what did God do to restore the prophet? He reminded Elijah to not look for Him in a strong wind, an earthquake or a blazing fire, but that His presence was likened to the sound of a whisper. Then He spoke to Elijah a second time. He sent him to the desert in Damascus; He gave the prophet more to do. He put him back to work! 

God wants to speak to you right where you are. Don't look for Him in an explosion or anything loud and boisterous. Get alone with God in a quiet place; listen for a soft whisper. God has more for you to do! He'll let you know when your assignment is over. He'll then come and get you and take you home to be with Him; just like He did for the prophet (2 Kings 2:11).

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