Struggling with Faith after loved one died
Q: My husband's best friend died last week in a horrible accident. He was only 26 years old. My husband talked to his friend about God, but his friend was never interested nor did he turn to Christ. Something my husband now struggles with is believing his friend has gone to hell. How do you comfort that type of wound. My husband has almost grown bitter with God. I'm not sure what to do 😥. A: Do we know what happened in the last few minutes? Remember the thief on the cross? Perhaps he didnt die instantly and at the last moments, prayed to God for genuine salvation. Hold to such hope. First, do comfort your husband with appropriate Scriptures, and ones that call him to rest in and trust God. Secondly Pray for him, and for the sin of bitterness or resentment to not take hold of him, and to not blame God. Thirdly remind him of truth. And that he was faithful to share biblical truth and the Gospel. That is all you can do. The friend had his whole life to get right with God. ...