Refusing to shed tears does not make someone tough, it makes them weaker. Allowing God's stress reliever to flow cleanses those who are hurting.
Luke 19:41
"As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it"
John 11:33
"When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,"
Genesis 43:30
"And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there."
Psalm 126:5
"Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!"
Revelation 7:17
"For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”"
Notice that Christ was grieved along with those who grieved. Empathy is a big part of the Christian experience. We cannot live the Christlike life without it.
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