Grief
Summary
The Bible makes room for lament and sorrow while holding out the comfort of God and the hope of resurrection.
What the Bible teaches
Jesus wept. Scripture permits mourning and also promises that God comforts the afflicted and will wipe away tears in the end.
Key passages
Psalm 34:18
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Translation: KJV
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Translation: KJV
1 Thessalonians 4:13–14
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
Translation: KJV
Practical application
Grieve honestly before God, receive comfort from His people, and refuse both despair and forced cheerfulness.
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