Wondering about the Biblical viewpoints on this,but I have my ideas.The Bible says all things in moderation.It also says,to everything there is a time,a time to laugh, a time to cry,etc. "A time" means a beginning and an end.not for something to go on forever. Ok, that in mind, the subject I had in mind.When someone close to us dies,it's normal to miss them, and to feel bad.However, I've known 4 or 5 people who, years later, are still in awe over the fact that the person{usually a husband or wife}has died they keep rehashing every detail, they're still "mourning" years later, they don't want to move on with their life.I knew one lady, every time I took her to the airport, for the whole 1/2 hour ride, she went over every detail of how it happened.No matter what subject, it always went back to that.And I've known a few others like that.Now from a practical viewpoint, it's senseless, because repeating it over and over won't bring the person back, and the person you're telling it to can't bring them back. But from a Biblical viewpoint, I wonder, but I don't think it gels with the Bible, which states,"Weeping endureth for a night, but joy comes in the morning."{A 'night" doesn't mean years later.}And "Moderation in all things", being depressed over something that happened several years ago isn't a "moderate" reaction to something.I think God gave us a defense, like, in my case, I might feel sad about something, but eventually the feeling weakens, and I live in the present. Also, if God gives us happiness, and they're saying they can't be happy without the dead person.that's like saying the dead person is responsible for your happiness instead of God..right?Everyone mourns differently, I'm just saying, to be "broken" for years after, I don't think that's in line with a Biblical attitude. See what you think.
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All things in moderation
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Where does the Bible say all things in moderation, Steven? I think it's one of those sayings we think is in the Bible, like "God helps those who help themselves" which is actually not in the Bible (and in fact God gives grace to those who are powerless and can't help themselves is actually closer to the truth). I have studied the Bible for years and I don't recall ever seeing a verse that says this.
Your other verses are good, and the point of your topic is valid, it's just that there is no Bible verse that substantiates your quote supposedly from the Bible. In fact, is a moderate amount of Heroin good? Is a moderate amount of crack alright with God? The answer is "no" to both drugs, so it proves there is no such verse in the Bible.
Do you have a plan to read through the entire Bible regularly, Steven? There are hundreds out there go to but I recommend this one
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/64-reading-gods-story
It's a Chronological Bible that puts events and Books and Psalms in the timeline which they happened, for instance, when David has an event in his life it gives the Psalm he wrote immediately after that event since that was what was written next. It is very helpful for the time of exile as well when books overlap historically.
Your other verses are good, and the point of your topic is valid, it's just that there is no Bible verse that substantiates your quote supposedly from the Bible. In fact, is a moderate amount of Heroin good? Is a moderate amount of crack alright with God? The answer is "no" to both drugs, so it proves there is no such verse in the Bible.
Do you have a plan to read through the entire Bible regularly, Steven? There are hundreds out there go to but I recommend this one
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/64-reading-gods-story
It's a Chronological Bible that puts events and Books and Psalms in the timeline which they happened, for instance, when David has an event in his life it gives the Psalm he wrote immediately after that event since that was what was written next. It is very helpful for the time of exile as well when books overlap historically.
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Steven Bobb
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That's a good point, I've heard people quote that from the Bible, but I never actually read it. But even so, based on other statements, a time to laugh, cry, weeping endure for a night,God {not the person who died}is the giver of all good things, would these peoples reaction be not in line with the Biblical attitudes?
Muani
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Its an emotional pain of losing someone to death as because we are still in the world, some still mourns years after years, it's not Biblical though. Lord Jesus went through all pains for us, He knows our pain,sorrow as He already bore for us same way unless we go through such grave, pain or sorrows or poverty one cannot understand this truly. I saw death of my daughters, but I moved on its painful though and had been blessed spiritually by His grace, I felt that we are blessed to bless others who mourns, take them to Jesus.
Romans :8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans :8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
All glory to God.
I agree.
Intercessor
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Bible says what you quoted... Does not say moderation in all things... People who mourn for years either don't know what the Bible says about heaven or are grieving the person wasn't saved... Still, if believers, our hope is not here in the world... All comes down to knowing the what the Bible actually says... This used to be taught to brand new believers that were saved: 1) Read the Whole Bible start with John 2) Find a church that actually teaches what the Bible says as Authoritative 3) Surround yourself with Christian friends 4) Witness about Jesus to others 5) Talk to God in prayer and pray for things You see in the Bible
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I think this would add to your blogging, brother... Also, "a little leven levens the whole lump" (Gal 5:9), and, "let not many of you become teachers, knowing we incur a stricter judgement" (Jam 3:1) -- we are responsible for the things we publish, therefore we should "study to show yourself approved as a workman to God that does not need to be ashamed" (2 Tim 2:15)...
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