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Poking holes into a perfectly good body that God made, and that God has plans for... yeah... that's not too good.
Anyone who is cutting has some very serious things going on in their head, and they really need counseling.
The same issues that make you want to cut, will get you into all kinds of other problems as well.
The cutting is a symptom... just one symptom... without a lot of counseling and help, there will be more problems, and more symptoms... it can get really bad.
I would recommend a Christian therapist of some kind, and also pastoral counseling.
At the very least, the person doing it can get it to see a pastor... that should be free, and it should also be a kind and nurturing environment.
Anyone who is cutting has some very serious things going on in their head, and they really need counseling.
The same issues that make you want to cut, will get you into all kinds of other problems as well.
The cutting is a symptom... just one symptom... without a lot of counseling and help, there will be more problems, and more symptoms... it can get really bad.
I would recommend a Christian therapist of some kind, and also pastoral counseling.
At the very least, the person doing it can get it to see a pastor... that should be free, and it should also be a kind and nurturing environment.
I look at it this way: The Bible says that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Would you consider someone damaging a place of worship of the One True God as sinful/wrong/bad? Think of your body as a place of worship, a place where the Living God resides, for His word says that He is with us and dwells in us.
Will you go to Hell for cutting yourself? I'd say no. But, it is dangerous and harmful, not helping the issue that is leading to one cutting themselves, and, as mentioned above, we must treat our bodies better than this world treats theirs, for ours house our Savior, Jesus Christ, and is to be used to glorify Him.
Will you go to Hell for cutting yourself? I'd say no. But, it is dangerous and harmful, not helping the issue that is leading to one cutting themselves, and, as mentioned above, we must treat our bodies better than this world treats theirs, for ours house our Savior, Jesus Christ, and is to be used to glorify Him.
I used to self-harm. Not exactly cutting, but...it left many, many scars.
It was (is) sin. Purposefully hurting yourself is like kicking out the columns of the temple God gave you (your body). Such deep, emotional pain is hard, I know. Sometimes it may feel like you have no other options. But there are. God does not want you to express your pain in a way that hurts His son or daughter (you).
I'd encourage you to talk to someone. Someone you trust, that you know won't judge you. You may have to do things after that that you don't like such as actually talk about your feelings instead of holding them in and releasing them through cutting, being counseled, etc. but it's better in the long run for you. Trust me on that. These cuts are things you can't take back.
Besides the emotional and spiritual implications of self-harm, Chezz is right, you pose danger to yourself physically. You could get an infection, such as staph or a blood infection if it's bad enough. I know when I self-harmed, I knew that but I didn't care. I think I would have cared if it had actually happened to me, though. So, there's another reason to find help to stop.
It was (is) sin. Purposefully hurting yourself is like kicking out the columns of the temple God gave you (your body). Such deep, emotional pain is hard, I know. Sometimes it may feel like you have no other options. But there are. God does not want you to express your pain in a way that hurts His son or daughter (you).
I'd encourage you to talk to someone. Someone you trust, that you know won't judge you. You may have to do things after that that you don't like such as actually talk about your feelings instead of holding them in and releasing them through cutting, being counseled, etc. but it's better in the long run for you. Trust me on that. These cuts are things you can't take back.
Besides the emotional and spiritual implications of self-harm, Chezz is right, you pose danger to yourself physically. You could get an infection, such as staph or a blood infection if it's bad enough. I know when I self-harmed, I knew that but I didn't care. I think I would have cared if it had actually happened to me, though. So, there's another reason to find help to stop.
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Cutting is a way of releasing mental/emotional pain through a physical outlet. The reality is you aren't releasing pain the pain at all. You're just hiding it temporarily because your body releases endorphines (good mood chemicals in your brain) to help combat the pain. These endorphines just mask, temporarily, what your mind and spirit are going through. But it changes nothing.
There is a risk of serious physical damage. Cutting nerves, tendons, leaving scars that you will regret later in life. I had a friend who cut down the inside of her forearm. About 12 1 1/2 inch cuts like ladder steps. She's now out of that phase in her life and is hoping to pursue a professional career in medicine and she is very self conscious about those scars now. What you're going through is temporary, or could be treated, the scars you leave behind are always there.
There is a risk of serious physical damage. Cutting nerves, tendons, leaving scars that you will regret later in life. I had a friend who cut down the inside of her forearm. About 12 1 1/2 inch cuts like ladder steps. She's now out of that phase in her life and is hoping to pursue a professional career in medicine and she is very self conscious about those scars now. What you're going through is temporary, or could be treated, the scars you leave behind are always there.
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Yes. Christ gave His life for you, so that you can cut yourself and feel worthless. He did it so you can be condemned, and feel hated. What are you even thinking?
I'm not hating on you, and I totally understand what you're talking about. I was just the same. But, when you sit down and think about it, it all sounds crazy. Don't let Christ's death be in vain. Want to know more, message me. God bless.
I'm not hating on you, and I totally understand what you're talking about. I was just the same. But, when you sit down and think about it, it all sounds crazy. Don't let Christ's death be in vain. Want to know more, message me. God bless.
Psychology believes that self harm, such as cutting, is causing physical pain in order to alleviate psychological/spiritual pain. Man can deal with physical pain, especially because our body releases endorphines that give a temporary high that will calm the muscles, so that the body can begin healing itself. However, we have no help from the flesh when our pain is mental or spiritual. However, our spirit can be healed by God. So, look to God to heal your pain, turn to Him with all of yourself. It is a long process, but one day, it will all disappear and the peace of the Lord will reign in your heart.
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I wouldn't call it a 'sin' but it is not Godly. Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. It's like destroying property. You'd be upset if someone smashed in the windows of the house you live in right? It's the same idea. Doing drugs isn't a sin but it's destroying the body thus making it ungodly. That's my take on it
As other have also said, cutting yourself is just not good for you. You are 15 now but soon you'll have left school, soon after you'll meet someone no doubt, soon after again, you will have children. If your 15 year old daughter told you she was cutting herself, how would feel about that? Well, you would be devastated why because she is your child. Now think how upset and confused your parents would be? God has given you a body it's His temple, as some else said. Always, always, always read and think upon how God sees you. He loves you and does not want you to harm yourself in anyway. Cutting yourself is never the answer, it is just a way for you to experience physical pain. As another said, you are not dealing with the root cause of the problem, but just the immediate way you feel. There is something which is causing this need to cut yourself. So because you feel hurt, perhaps you blame yourself for some reason or you're not happy with your young self for another reason. Your answer, if i hurt myself it is ok. It is not a sin, you may tell yourself. But Jesus loves you, He will lead you to a counsellor who will help you through whatever problems you have, so you can get on with and enjoy your young life. Tell your mom so she can help you. You take care... Jesus loves you so much!!!!!!
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I think deep down inside you wanted to post this, without wanting to complain or look like you are hurting. Truth is you are hurting, and you feel that nobody understands. My friend I used to do this awful habbit as well, it is not fun. Hurting so much inside and needing to make it real to yourself on the outside. We need to open up to someone and talk about our problems, this used to help me a lot...even though it is so difficult because of the fear of being misunderstood. If we take our time opening up to someone whom we can trust, it can take away a lot of negative emotions and can bring healing. Talk to someone about how you feel it will make you feel a lot better...it will be hard but after time you will start opening up. If you want you can email me too i'd be glad to help. But most of know that Jesus is there with you feeling every pain deep down inside.. hope you feel better.
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Another reason self-harm is bad (besides all that have been mentioned already) is that it hurts your loved ones. How would you feel if somebody you were close to cut themselves? Try looking at yourself from their eyes while you do that.... It seems a lot worse, doesn't it?
Please don't do it.
Talk to somebody you can trust about this. Your pain has built up long enough.
Please don't do it.
Talk to somebody you can trust about this. Your pain has built up long enough.