4Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. – Matthew 5:4 ESV
Literally, “Happy are those who are grieving.” What are the ways that this could possibly be true?
- Tribulation matures patience (Romans 5:3-4)
- It grows the fruit of righteousness (Hebrews 12:11)
- Godly sorrow will lead to repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10)
Jesus’ promise of comfort in troubling times is certainly a precious gift. Mourning is an emotion that can cause us to act on some serious matters:
- Christians should mourn the sinful world
- We mourn our own sins
- We mourn the family and friends who are lost
You see, only those convinced of the sinfulness of sin will ever be sorrowful for their separation from God and seek a remedy – much like one who is not sick does not seek out a physician. The Great Physician says “Come Unto Me all ye who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
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