Do thyself no harm

The sermon centers on the account of Paul and Silas in Acts 16, highlighting the Philippian jailer's near-suicide as a pivotal moment of divine intervention. It argues that suicide is a deceptive strategy of the devil designed to prevent salvation and hinder the believer's service to God, contrasting this with the jailer's immediate transformation and baptism. The message warns against the subtlety of Satan's attacks, which often present despair as the only exit, while affirming that God provides ways out for those who trust in Him. By referencing biblical examples of suicide and the testimony of William Cowper, the text emphasizes the importance of persevering through trials to finish the Christian race. The tone is urgent and pastoral, calling for immediate repentance and reliance on Christ to avoid the eternal consequences of yielding to despair.