Hell and suicide? - Page 6

crakjak · #51 05-07-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Esther

Is there a scripture you use to back up this belief?

Too often we want proof text, when it is the whole of scripture that truth is derived. There is not a lack of scriptural support, however tradition is very hard to overcome.

It you are really open to understand God's ultimate purpose for his creation, it is necessary to have the Holy Spirit create in you a holy discontent for false teaching about the character and nature of God. For it is the Holy Spirit that leads and guides into all truth. The following testimony might be used of the HS to plant seeds of truth, it is a very old story, so the language is a bit dated, however the truth rings clearly:

http://www.tentmaker.org/testimonial...hInMyLife.html

Esther · #52 05-07-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by crakjak

Too often we want proof text, when it is the whole of scripture that truth is derived. There is not a lack of scriptural support, however tradition is very hard to overcome.

It you are really open to understand God's ultimate purpose for his creation, it is necessary to have the Holy Spirit create in you a holy discontent for false teaching about the character and nature of God. For it is the Holy Spirit that leads and guides into all truth. The following testimony might be used of the HS to plant seeds of truth, it is a very old story, so the language is a bit dated, however the truth rings clearly:

http://www.tentmaker.org/testimonial...hInMyLife.html

I glanced at it but will read it later when I have the time.

thanks

Fiyahstarter · #53 05-07-2009, 01:33 PM

I just learned today that a 30-year old man that I used to work with committed suicide Monday. He was the nicest guy anyone could ever meet. He had a heart as big as the moon. He had a wife and a 6-year old boy whom he cherished. I haven't worked with him for over two years, so I am not sure of his current condition, but he was a believer and a great person when I knew him. My heart aches to wonder what circumstances were going on in his life that led him to this act of desperation. I am physically ill thinking about him.

One never knows. Life is so fragile. And I believe any one of us might be but one step away from a similar fate--were it not for Jesus. I cannot comprehend life without my Lord.

May God rest Curtis' soul and send healing to the family.

crakjak · #54 05-07-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiyahstarter

I just learned today that a 30-year old man that I used to work with committed suicide Monday. He was the nicest guy anyone could ever meet. He had a heart as big as the moon. He had a wife and a 6-year old boy whom he cherished. I haven't worked with him for over two years, so I am not sure of his current condition, but he was a believer and a great person when I knew him. My heart aches to wonder what circumstances were going on in his life that led him to this act of desperation. I am physically ill thinking about him.

One never knows. Life is so fragile. And I believe any one of us might be but one step away from a similar fate--were it not for Jesus. I cannot comprehend life without my Lord.

May God rest Curtis' soul and send healing to the family.

Amen!!

crakjak · #55 05-07-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Esther

I glanced at it but will read it later when I have the time.

thanks

Well worth the time.

crakjak · #56 05-10-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Esther

I glanced at it but will read it later when I have the time.

thanks

How did it go when you read this?

RandyWayne · #57 05-10-2009, 08:50 PM

I keep humming the the M.A.S.H. theme (Suicide is Painless) when I see this thread.

crakjak · #58 05-10-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyWayne

I keep humming the the M.A.S.H. theme (Suicide is Painless) when I see this thread.

Is that really the name of it, that is awful.

RandyWayne · #59 05-11-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by crakjak

Is that really the name of it, that is awful.

That is the name of the official MASH theme. The only time you ever heard the lyrics was during the original theatrical version.

Through early morning fog I see
visions of the things to be
the pains that are withheld for me
I realize and I can see...

[chorus]:
that suicide is painless
It brings on many changes
and I can take or leave it if I please.

I try to find a way to make
all our little joys relate
without that ever-present hate
but now I know that it's too late, and...

[REFRAIN]
The game of life is hard to play
I'm gonna lose it anyway
The losing card I'll someday lay
so this is all I have to say.

[REFRAIN]
The only way to win is cheat
And lay it down before I'm beat
and to another give my seat
for that's the only painless feat.

[REFRAIN]
The sword of time will pierce our skins
It doesn't hurt when it begins
But as it works its way on in
The pain grows stronger...watch it grin, but...

[REFRAIN]
A brave man once requested me
to answer questions that are key
is it to be or not to be
and I replied 'oh why ask me?'

[chorus]
'Cause suicide is painless
it brings on many changes
and I can take or leave it if I please.
...and you can do the same thing if you please.

RandyWayne · #60 05-11-2009, 12:32 AM

Pretty somber lyrics to the theme we all know and love that is played to the scene of Hot lips, Hawkeye, and the rest running toward the medical chopper during the opening credits.