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Suicide is a grave sin equivalent to murder (Exodus 20:13; 21:23), but it can be forgiven like any other sin. And Scripture says clearly that those redeemed by God have been forgiven for all their sins – past, present, and future (Colossians 2:13-14). Paul says in Romans 8:38-39 that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. So if a true Christian would commit suicide in a time of extreme weakness, he or she would be received into heaven (Jude 24). But we question the faith of those who take their lives or even consider it seriously – it may well be that they have never been truly saved. I say that because God’s children are defined repeatedly in Scripture as those who have hope (Acts 24:15; Romans 5:2-5, 8:24; 2 Corinthians 1:10, etc.) and purpose in life (Luke 9:23-25; Romans 8:28; Colossians 1:29). And those who think of committing suicide do so because they have neither hope nor purpose in their lives. Furthermore, one who repeatedly considers suicide is practicing sin in his heart (Proverbs 23:7), and 1 John 3:9 says that “no one who is born of God practices sin.” And finally, suicide is often the ultimate evidence of a heart that rejects the lordship of Jesus Christ, because it is an act where the sinner is taking his life into his own hands completely rather than submitting to God's will for it. Surely many of those who have taken their lives will hear those horrifying words from the Lord Jesus at the judgment – “I never knew you; depart from me, you who practice lawlessness” (Matthew 7:23). So though it may be possible for a true believer to commit suicide, we believe that is an unusual occurrence. Someone considering suicide should be challenged above all to examine himself to see whether he is in the faith (2 Corinthians 13:5).
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    • Glazed Raspberry Orange Turkey Breast

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    Meats Poultry, Mm-posted, Tried, Favorite 4 Servings

    INGREDIENTS

    1 Boneless fresh Turkey
    Breast
    1 c Orange juice
    1 ts Ground sage
    1/2 ts Dried thyme leaves
    1/2 ts Ground black pepper
    1/2 ts Salt (optional)
    1 ts Orange peel, grated (I used
    Dried and it was fine)
    2 c Frozen raspberries,UNTHAWED
    1/3 c Granulated sugar

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Heat oven to 350 degress. Place turkey breast in 9x9-inch baking pan. Pour
orange juice over turkey; sprinkle with sage, thyme, pepper, salt and
orange peel.
Roast at 350 degrees basting occasionally for one hour and 20 minutes.
Combine raspberries and sugar. Place around turkey. Continue roasting for
10-15 minutes. Let turkey stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve
raspberries over turkey slices.
From the recipes files of suzy@gannet.infi.net Posted to MealMaster Recipes
List, Digest #159
Date: Sat, 8 Jun 1996 00:33:17 -0400 (EDT)
From: suzy <suzy@gannett.infi.net>

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