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Is suicide right or wrong?

Claim:

Suicide is clearly wrong. However, God blesses Samson for committing suicide in this passage by answering his prayer for supernatural strength.

Response:

Suicide is wrong, because it is a selfish action. However, Samson’s action was not selfish; it was sacrificial. He didn’t take his life; he gave it for the good of Israel. Likewise, Jesus did not commit suicide; instead, he gave his life for the human race (Jn. 10:11; 15:13; Mk. 10:45).

About The Author
James Rochford

James earned a Master’s degree in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, graduating magna cum laude. He is the founder of Evidence Unseen and the author of several books. James enjoys serving as a pastor at Dwell Community Church in Columbus, Ohio, where he lives with his wife and their two sons.