Blessed are Those Who Mourn

Matthew 5-7

Blessed are Those who Mourn

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted”
– Matthew 5.4

Keep scrolling to view FIVE practical lessons we can learn from this passage.

#1 – God acknowledges and validates our mourning:

God’s promise acknowledges that mourning is a natural and valid human experience. It is not something we should suppress or ignore. Instead, we are to lean into His promise.

#2 – Mourning comes with a promise:

God’s promise of comfort to those who are mourning indicates that the pain of heartache and sadness will eventually come to an end.

#3 – There is a connection between mourning and blessing:

The word “blessed” suggests that there is a deeper, spiritual value in experiencing and processing grief. It is not something we are to avoid, but rather something through which to grow.

#4 – Comfort is a divine provision:

While comfort can come from many sources, this verse implies a source of comfort that transcends human capabilities. It is a divine comfort.

#5 – Mourning can lead to deeper empathy:

Experiencing personal grief can cultivate a greater capacity for compassion and understanding towards others who are also suffering.

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