Derek Kidner, in his book The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes, makes some helpful observations about Job's friends and why God was angry with their counsel. Kidner's words are a stern reminder to us to proceed very carefully in matters of sympathetic grieving ("weep with those who weep") and counsel. It is possible to dismiss … Continue reading Be Careful How You Grieve with Others
Is it Godly to Grieve Over the Death of Fellow Saints? Thoughts on Philippians 2:27
If we are citizens of heaven, awaiting a future of glory and an eternal inheritance, someday to be forever in the presence of Christ and again among our earthly brothers and sisters, then why should we grieve over our brethren who die and go onto heaven before us? Isn't it a sign of earthly-mindedness to grieve … Continue reading Is it Godly to Grieve Over the Death of Fellow Saints? Thoughts on Philippians 2:27
