BURY THE DEAD
Burying the dead is a ritual act by which we dispose the body of the dead. This is done according to the customs and the laws of the place. Some cremate, others mummify while some bury the dead in the ground. Wakes and funerals should be an important part of life for children of God. It shows reverence for the soul of the deceased and comforts the bereaved family members.
While some people shy away from the customs surrounding death, we should recognize this as our Christian obligation. Death is not the end but rather a beautiful beginning to eternal life.
It is also an important act of mercy to be with those who suffer the loss of a loved one. It may not be fun to go to a wake or a funeral service but it means so much to the people who are grieving, to know that you care and that they are not alone. If we have friends and relatives who are widows and widowers, we should spend some time with them. They can be very lonely, missing their loved ones. You probably even have a friend who has lost a loved one. Be sure to show that you care and that you are there for them.
After death a body will decay. Burial is not merely a public health requirement. Human burial practices are the manifestation of human desire to demonstrate respect for the dead. God has created humans in His own image and likeness and in a unique way His presence engulfs man. Natural burial is the process by which a body is returned to the earth to decompose naturally in soil. To keep the physical remains lying on the ground for the scavenger to devour is considered disrespectful to the deceased in many cultures. Interring the corpse of a loved one nearby can lessen the grief. Burying the body is seen as a necessary step for an individual to reach after life. A decomposing body releases unpleasant gases. Burial is seen as a means of preventing it.
Burial rites vary according to religions, customs, cultures and even finances. Some have grand funerals, others have simple ones. What is important is to bury the dead with great human respect and dignity. People attend burial services to fulfil the law, out of curiosity, or to gain something for the deceased. A Christian burial ought to be a merciful accompaniment of the deceased and the bereaved family.
Once after a death, people tend to pass judgment on the person's deeds whilst he/she was living. Many of thee judgments are passed purely on the basis of hearsay of ill-conceived perceptions. Our judgmental attitude exposes our merciless hearts. We may defend ourselves, stating that the dead person will not be affected by our false allegations, but remember that the bereaved will certainly be affected. It is merciful to either speak well or keep silence over the dead.
All are created by God in his own image and likeness; all have contributed to society by their light and shadows. No one lives a perfect life. All are in need of mercy in life, in death and in the grave. Let the dead take a well-deserved eternal rest in the grave. We mercifully respect and revere the mortal remains of the dead, for our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them.
Burying the dead is a ritual act by which we dispose the body of the dead. This is done according to the customs and the laws of the place. Some cremate, others mummify while some bury the dead in the ground. Wakes and funerals should be an important part of life for children of God. It shows reverence for the soul of the deceased and comforts the bereaved family members.
While some people shy away from the customs surrounding death, we should recognize this as our Christian obligation. Death is not the end but rather a beautiful beginning to eternal life.
It is also an important act of mercy to be with those who suffer the loss of a loved one. It may not be fun to go to a wake or a funeral service but it means so much to the people who are grieving, to know that you care and that they are not alone. If we have friends and relatives who are widows and widowers, we should spend some time with them. They can be very lonely, missing their loved ones. You probably even have a friend who has lost a loved one. Be sure to show that you care and that you are there for them.
After death a body will decay. Burial is not merely a public health requirement. Human burial practices are the manifestation of human desire to demonstrate respect for the dead. God has created humans in His own image and likeness and in a unique way His presence engulfs man. Natural burial is the process by which a body is returned to the earth to decompose naturally in soil. To keep the physical remains lying on the ground for the scavenger to devour is considered disrespectful to the deceased in many cultures. Interring the corpse of a loved one nearby can lessen the grief. Burying the body is seen as a necessary step for an individual to reach after life. A decomposing body releases unpleasant gases. Burial is seen as a means of preventing it.
Burial rites vary according to religions, customs, cultures and even finances. Some have grand funerals, others have simple ones. What is important is to bury the dead with great human respect and dignity. People attend burial services to fulfil the law, out of curiosity, or to gain something for the deceased. A Christian burial ought to be a merciful accompaniment of the deceased and the bereaved family.
Once after a death, people tend to pass judgment on the person's deeds whilst he/she was living. Many of thee judgments are passed purely on the basis of hearsay of ill-conceived perceptions. Our judgmental attitude exposes our merciless hearts. We may defend ourselves, stating that the dead person will not be affected by our false allegations, but remember that the bereaved will certainly be affected. It is merciful to either speak well or keep silence over the dead.
All are created by God in his own image and likeness; all have contributed to society by their light and shadows. No one lives a perfect life. All are in need of mercy in life, in death and in the grave. Let the dead take a well-deserved eternal rest in the grave. We mercifully respect and revere the mortal remains of the dead, for our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them.
BURY THE DEAD
Burying the dead is a ritual act by which we dispose the body of the dead. This is done according to the customs and the laws of the place. Some cremate, others mummify while some bury the dead in the ground. Wakes and funerals should be an important part of life for children of God. It shows reverence for the soul of the deceased and comforts the bereaved family members.
While some people shy away from the customs surrounding death, we should recognize this as our Christian obligation. Death is not the end but rather a beautiful beginning to eternal life.
It is also an important act of mercy to be with those who suffer the loss of a loved one. It may not be fun to go to a wake or a funeral service but it means so much to the people who are grieving, to know that you care and that they are not alone. If we have friends and relatives who are widows and widowers, we should spend some time with them. They can be very lonely, missing their loved ones. You probably even have a friend who has lost a loved one. Be sure to show that you care and that you are there for them.
After death a body will decay. Burial is not merely a public health requirement. Human burial practices are the manifestation of human desire to demonstrate respect for the dead. God has created humans in His own image and likeness and in a unique way His presence engulfs man. Natural burial is the process by which a body is returned to the earth to decompose naturally in soil. To keep the physical remains lying on the ground for the scavenger to devour is considered disrespectful to the deceased in many cultures. Interring the corpse of a loved one nearby can lessen the grief. Burying the body is seen as a necessary step for an individual to reach after life. A decomposing body releases unpleasant gases. Burial is seen as a means of preventing it.
Burial rites vary according to religions, customs, cultures and even finances. Some have grand funerals, others have simple ones. What is important is to bury the dead with great human respect and dignity. People attend burial services to fulfil the law, out of curiosity, or to gain something for the deceased. A Christian burial ought to be a merciful accompaniment of the deceased and the bereaved family.
Once after a death, people tend to pass judgment on the person's deeds whilst he/she was living. Many of thee judgments are passed purely on the basis of hearsay of ill-conceived perceptions. Our judgmental attitude exposes our merciless hearts. We may defend ourselves, stating that the dead person will not be affected by our false allegations, but remember that the bereaved will certainly be affected. It is merciful to either speak well or keep silence over the dead.
All are created by God in his own image and likeness; all have contributed to society by their light and shadows. No one lives a perfect life. All are in need of mercy in life, in death and in the grave. Let the dead take a well-deserved eternal rest in the grave. We mercifully respect and revere the mortal remains of the dead, for our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them.
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