Suicide -- The Biblical View: How to Biblically Handle Disappointment, Discouragement, Defeat, Depression, and Despair

We live in a complex, challenging, confusing, and sometimes chaotic world. It is no wonder we all experience disappointment, discouragement, defeat, depression, or despair at times. How is a Christian supposed to handle these negative emotions? Is suicide ever justified? What does God say about the matter? The author, whose brother took his own life, delves into Scripture for conclusions that can be drawn about suicide. She also examines how several biblical characters, some of whom wanted ...