Is self harm a sin?

[Ruby123]

Don't be worried about whether or not harming yourself is worse than any another sin. Every sin under the sun is forgivable except for blasphemy against the holy spirit. God won't condemn you or single you out for having thoughts of self harm. Jesus would be the first one to feel your plain and show love compassion. He knows why you want to harm yourself and believe me, hes MUCH more concerned with healing your pain then condemning you acting out of pain.

It is written in the bible, " He heals the broken hearted and heals their wounds", and "He bore our griefs and carried our sorrows". When Jesus was walking on earth, he reached out to the sinners that no one wanted anything to do with. He hang out with the tax collectors { they were considered scum because they collected taxes for Rome and took a cut for themselves] He healed the sick and crippled [ people of the day thought sickness was a result of sin or their parents sin and looked down on the them}. He healed the leppars and even though they were considered unclean. He had compassion for the poor and needy and the widows. He had a heart for the vulnerable. He stood in defense for the woman caught in adultery, even though it was against his own laws to commit that act. In that case, he showed an act of mercy towards someone who didn't deserve it.

The religious leaders of the day would often find fault with Jesus for doing such things or for doing them on the sabbath. Jesus replied by pointing out their hypocrisy and their hard hearts. When being accused of associating with sinners, Jesus replied " Those who are sick need a doctor". In short, God is much more concerned with your heart and whats going on inside you than outward acts. I've noticed people posted up a verse about being the temple of the holy spirit. That verse is referring to sexual immorality, not harming yourself physically.

My advice to you is, instead of worrying about whether or it's its a sin to self harm, instead surrender to Jesus and give him your pain and let him heal you. I've found that once you experience God's love, it dose heal emotional pain. I've struggled with depression too. It can help to meditate of scriptures or to listen to encouraging sermons. I find Joseph Prince very good. Joyce Myer and Joel Osteen are also quite encouraging and practical. Don't worry about those who say they're false teachers because what you need is revelation on Gods love, not sermons that make you feel condemned. You've already going through too much of that. Seek professional help if you feel you need to, theres no shame in that. I hope that helps.

I like watching Joseph Prince on you tube too

 

[jb]

1COR. 3:17.
If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is Holy, which temple you are.

1COR. 6:19.
What? know you not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you,
which you have of God, and you are not your own?

The level of your compassion is nil or almost nil!

Self harm is a cry for help, or did that thought not occur to you!

By bashing your brother or sister in Christ you are doing the Devil's work!

1Thess 5v14: "...encourage the timid and fainthearted, help and give your support to the weak souls, [and] be very patient with everybody [always keeping your temper].

 

[crossnote]

The level of your compassion is nil or almost nil!

No need to follow the bad example DBurrage has set.

 

[Mauricia]

@Mauricia, do you have an idea of why you have these thoughts??
Is it due to a certain event that took place in your life or is it just a build up of feeling overwhelmed in life. You dont have to post details or anything. I tend to watch a lot on you tube so I was just going to send you something that I have found encouraging.

It’s a build up of many emotions and changes in my life.... thank you 😊

 

[MessageOfTheCross]

“Teach me Your Way, O Lord;
“Teach me Your Way!
“Your guiding Grace afford;
“Teach me Your Way!
“Help me to walk aright,
“More by Faith, less by sight,
“Lead me with Heavenly Light;
“Teach me Your Way!”

“When I am sad at heart,
“Teach me Your Way!
“When earthly joys depart,
“Teach me Your Way!
“In hours of loneliness,
“In times of dire distress,
“In failure or success,
“Teach me Your Way!”

“When doubts and fears arise;
“Teach me Your Way!
“When storms o’er spread the sky;
“Teach me Your Way!
“Shine through the cloud and rain,
“Through sorrow, toil and pain,
“Make You my pathway plain;
“Teach me Your Way!”

“Long as my life shall last;
“Teach me Your Way!
“Wherever my lot be cast;
“Teach me Your Way!
“Until the race is run,
“Until the journey’s done,
“Until the Crown is won;
“Teach me Your Way!”

JSM

 

[crossnote]

It’s a build up of many emotions and changes in my life.... thank you 😊

David had his...

Psalm 42:1-11 KJV
[1] As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. [2] My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? [3] My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?

[4] When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday. [5] Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.

[6] O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar. [7] Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me. [8] Yet the Lord will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.

[9] I will say unto God my rock, Why hast thou forgotten me? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? [10] As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while they say daily unto me, Where is thy God? [11] Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

 

[Alesa]

I’ve been struggling with self harm thoughts and the only thing keeping me from doing it is that I’m not sure if it’s a sin or not, can someone explain ?

Take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.
Read 2 Corinthians 10:5 from a King James Version.

 

[MattforJesus]

I’ve been struggling with self harm thoughts and the only thing keeping me from doing it is that I’m not sure if it’s a sin or not, can someone explain ?

The Bible says do not kill, and do not harm anybody, and to forgive, and love is the fulfilling of law.

And you are a person like everybody else so that includes not doing those things to our self.

Do not commit suicide, do not harm yourself, forgive yourself for your sins for God forgives you of sins, and love yourself to not want to hurt yourself.

Eph 5:29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church.

2Ti 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

1Pe 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
1Pe 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

But in the world they can get caught up in the struggles of it if it is there, but being with God having the Spirit your mindset is right, for you have a sound mind, and cast all cares on God so that you lessen the worry on yourself, and He will take care of it.

It is getting harder as time goes on for people to see the truth, and believe the truth, for all what is going on today with much more deception, beliefs, and sin, and problems compared to years ago when it was simpler, and people have a more rougher exterior than years ago, which in a way it is not the Little House on the Prairie days anymore.

Mat 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Mat 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Mat 11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Joh 16:22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Happiness is controlled by us so we can lose it temporarily if someone offends us whether it is being mad, or sad, but Jesus gives us joy that no person can take away for if they offend us we do not lose that joy for it is not controlled by us, but by Jesus.

That is why the joy of the LORD is our strength for it keeps us living for God, and loving people despite their offending us, and wrongful behavior towards us, and love is the fulfilling of the law so we have to keep loving them.

Which submitting to God is the way to be the happiest in your life, and your mindset right.