We ought to obey the words of life; that is, the words of life are the very words of God contained in the Holy Bible; however, the Bible warns us of self-destruction.
(Proverbs 15:11, “Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?”). (Proverbs 16:18, “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”). (Isaiah 1:28, “And the destruction of the transgressors and of the sinners shall be together, and they that forsake the LORD shall be consumed”). (Matthew 7:13, “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat”).
The error and sin of self-destruction is contrary to godliness and grace; that is, it is contrary to a faithful repentance. Anyone on the road to self-destruction forsakes repentance and faith. It is contrary to what is right to make souls cease repentance. We ought to repent daily of our sins and turn to God. Scientology teaches that people should not repent. This is not only contrary to the Bible (Mark 1:15) but it is also contrary to common sense. We are not perfect people. We need to ask for forgiveness to God for what we have done in this body of death. Never let anyone take away your repentance. Stand on Christ the Rock of Ages!
Christ purchased His own from every tribe, tongue, people and nation. We ought to understand that His atonement has intention to save whomsoever it is intended for. Everyone that Christ has died has been delivered from self-destruction. However, it may be a constant conflict in our Christian life. We are to stand for what is right and good. We are to live for Jesus our Lord and Redeemer!
Sin is the essence of self-destruction. It was seen in Judas and King Saul. There are lessons to be learned from this. Suicide after the manner of Judas is contrary to dignity and righteous living. Attending the presence of a medium as King Saul did is contrary to the law of God and the mind of God.
We are to live apart from self-destruction and personal madness. Let us go onto purer things and focus on Jesus. Amen.
