Is self harm a sin?

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.

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!

@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 😊

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 ?

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 ?