Biblical Answer

The Bible speaks about mourning in several passages. In 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, it says, "O death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?" The apostle Paul writes that though we mourn, our mourning should be mixed with worship of God and thanksgiving for the life of the loved one who has died. Worship is not just about singing and praising God, but also about mourning rites, such as letting one's hair become unkempt or tearing one's clothes. In this context, mourning is not just about grieving, but also about acknowledging God's sovereignty over life and death.

In Zechariah 12:10, it is written, "And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for his only son, and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn." This passage speaks about the future day when God will pour out His Spirit on Israel, and they will mourn for Jesus Christ as one mourns for a loved one. This passage highlights the importance of mourning as a way of expressing grief and sorrow, but also as a way of acknowledging God's sovereignty and redemption.

In Revelation 21:4, it is written, "And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain any more, for the former things have passed away." This passage speaks about the future day when God will wipe away every tear from our eyes, and there will be no more mourning, crying, or pain. This passage highlights the hope of eternal life, where there will be no more suffering, sorrow, or grief. In this context, mourning is not just about grieving, but also about looking forward to the day when God will wipe away every tear and bring an end to suffering and sorrow.