![]() I have absolutely no doubt that-in nearly every case the expression ‘Those who believe need not grieve’ is uttered-it is with the best of intentions. Just like, “He's in a better place” or “It's all part of God’s plan," these platitudes are shared with the hope that they will bring comfort to the griever. (There's a separate discussion to be had about those who grieve without belief in God or an afterlife, but that is a post for another day!) and our faith can confuse feelings about our grief. Religion and spirituality are complex but important topics in the wake of a loss. Religion can be an incredible comfort in times of loss. But losses can also cause us to question our faith, as we struggle to make sense of the death. And, in cases like the quote above, grief can confuse our feelings about our faith. Regardless of where this phrase came from, its oversimplification of grief and faith can undoubtedly cause pain to grievers and, hence, is worth a post. “Those who have attained to faith, as well as those who follow the Jewish faith, and the Christians, and the Sabians-all who believe in God and the Last Day and do righteous deeds-shall have their reward with their Sustainer and no fear need they have, and neither shall they grieve.” In the Qu'ran we find the similar passage: ![]() “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” I was considering what the source of this anecdote might be, and it seems it could be connected to the Bible passage 1 Thessalonians 4:13: ![]() Needless to say, they have been feeling some frustration and conflict about this comment. info under CC BY 3.I have had several people tell me recently that well-intentioned friends and pastors have thrown a little quip at them when they are grieving, aimed at helping them 'move on.' Some scripture references/categories courtesy of Open Bible. If a verse or topic does not belong, please contact us. ![]() Topics and verses are auto-generated from user searches. John 14:6 - Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. ![]() Proverbs 17:17 - A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.Ģ Peter 3:9 - The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. John 16:22 - And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.Ģ Corinthians 1:3 - Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort ġ Corinthians 10:13 - There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.Ĭolossians 1:13 - Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: Psalms 147:3 - He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. John 11:25 - Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: Romans 8:18 - For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.ġ Thessalonians 4:14 - For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.Įcclesiastes 3:4 - A time to weep, and a time to laugh a time to mourn, and a time to dance ġ Thessalonians 4:13-18 - 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. Matthew 5:4 - Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.Ģ Corinthians 1:3-4 - Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort (Read More.) ![]()
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