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Jeremiah 16:7 · KJV

"Neither shall men tear themselves for them in mourning, to comfort them for the dead; neither shall men give them the cup of consolation to drink for their father or for their mother."

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Passage Context

5For thus saith the LORD, Enter not into the house of mourning, neither go to lament nor bemoan them: for I have taken away my peace from this people, saith the LORD, even lovingkindness and mercies.
6Both the great and the small shall die in this land: they shall not be buried, neither shall men lament for them, nor cut themselves, nor make themselves bald for them:
7Neither shall men tear themselves for them in mourning, to comfort them for the dead; neither shall men give them the cup of consolation to drink for their father or for their mother.
8Thou shalt not also go into the house of feasting, to sit with them to eat and to drink.
9For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place in your eyes, and in your days, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does comfort look like for you in times of mourning?

2

How do you navigate the expectations of others during your grief?

3

When have you felt pressured to conform to societal mourning practices?

Life Application

grief

Think about how you can honor your feelings while also respecting God's guidance during your mourning.

relationships

Consider how you can support others in their grief without imposing your own expectations.

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