Paul Didn’t Say “Don’t Grieve.” Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Again

Paul wrote to a church with tears in its eyes: “But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope” (1 Thessalonians 4:13, NKJV).

Notice what he does not say. Not “don’t sorrow.” Don’t sorrow the way people do who have no hope. Grief is expected; Paul gives grieving people a reason to hope while they cry.

Full episode — Grieving as a Christian: When God Feels Far: https://youtu.be/hevbf2C8Rc4

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