I took it that you are thinking of this in a spiritual sense, so I'm going to be a bit spiritual on you here. :)
Peace and eternal paradise. I take that to be heaven. There is one reason why you should not die for that purpose. Well, multiple.
1st, if you are thinking of suicide, you are missing the commandment. Thou shalt not kill. This includes yourself. And you have no time to feel remourse and pray for forgiveness, because you are instantly dead and judged.
2nd, if you die quickly, you miss out the reward. Heaven is not the same for anyone. Bible passages say that people receive rewards for good deeds on earth, and they do not mean it in the sense that you will receive the reward of heaven. They mean that you will receive a heavenly reward that you cannot possibly imagine down here on earth.
And what determines that reward? Through your life, according to Paul, you build up an alter of hay, straw, wood, stone, gold, and precious metals (I think that's it...) You go to the judgement area, and it is tested with fire that will devour the hay, staw, and wood. It's an unforgiving fire. Then, based on what is left, Jesus, the judge, will give you the reward he most wants to give you, but for those that have nothing left, they receive nothing but happiness.
These are the things you did in your life. The hay are the sins, and the precious metals are the good deeds you've done (Like helping teens with problems. :) ). So, if you do reach eternal paradise, you'll have nothing and lose the reward that is potentially yours. Good deeds are greater in quantity over a longer period of time than a smaller quantity congested into a few years.
-Steven

well said

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Hello! My name is Steven, and I am a mentor. Yes, that does mean that I help other people. I have helped over 1000 people to date, and have helped some individuals for over 1/2 a year. The miracle of my life occurred 17 years ago. I say miracle only because 1/4 babies survive to be born.
I am the first born of 2 children, and I am also the black sheep. I listen to Classical Music, so you can call me a weirdo. :P. I have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, so take no offense if my answers never seem to end.
In school, I get As and Bs. More Bs really. I play trombone, and was the section leader of the trombones at my school. This year, I am the captain of the entire brass section. I am an Eagle Scout, so I guess that says I'm persistant? You make the call. I am a 3 time varsity letter winner, looking for a 4th next winter. I also participate in the musical, where I am a Bass 2. :)
I am straight, and have never had a relationship beyond a friend. However, I have survived the bumps in the road, and can advise you if you wish it. Though, it's not my strength.
I'm here for you, and only you. That means that my advise will not always confort you. Heck, it may even scare you. Yet, I want you to do what is best for your mind. Not what is typically seen as best for you, but what YOU see best for YOU. Heck, if you wanted what was seen as best for you, you would've asked your parents what you should do. They give you what's typically best.
Alright, before I start getting tendinitis from writing that over and over again, I'll just say what I mean. I mean that if you ask me about something, let's say walking 10 miles a day, and I think it's rediculous, yet you are asking for something to do, I am NOT going to say "10 miles is the type of a thing a anorexia athletica would do. Try 5." I'll give you something to do.
Oh, and I'm a L1 moderator, which means I rate questions.

Don't hesitate to IM me, I'm usually on. If I'm not, just drop one in the Inbox!

Oh, by the way, I am liberal in everything. That means that abortion is a woman's RIGHT, and gay marriage should be LEGAL.

Ask away!
-Steven

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