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What Will Be Said Of Us When We Die?

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Categories: Church of Christ Bulletin Articles

Have we ever wondered what will be said of us when we depart the walks of this earthly existence? (Hebrews 9:27). What kind of eulogy will be presented on our behalf at our funeral service?

A eulogy doesn’t have to cover every aspect of a person’s life. In fact, the best eulogies are often those that focus on the eulogy-giver’s personal thoughts and memories — a time to give thanks for a person’s life and to honor his or her memory.

In addition to highlighting an individual’s life and their godly influence on others (1 Thessalonians 1:6-9), the following are some biblical thoughts that might be said of us in eulogy if we have been faithful to the Lord:

  • “He walked with God (Genesis 5:24; Genesis 6:9; cf. 2 Kings 20:3).
  • “He was the Lord‘s friend” (John 15:14).
  • “He fought a good fight, he finished his course, he kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4:7).
  • “He declared the whole counsel of God to others” (Acts 20:27).
  • “He went about doing good” (Acts 10:38).
  • “His death is precious” (Psalm 116:15).
  • “His death is a blessing, because he died in the Lord” (Revelation 14:13).
  • “He died in a good old age, full of days and riches and honor” (1 Chronicles 29:28).
  • “He has gone to be with the Lord” (Philippians 1:23).
  • “He is in a better place now” (Luke 16:22; John 14:1-3; Hebrews 11:16).
  • “He left us a godly example” (1 Timothy 4:12; cf. Titus 2:7-8).
  • “He was faithful unto death” (Revelation 2:10 KJV).
  • “By his righteous life, he still speaks (Hebrews 11:4).
  • “He is now among the heroes of faith” (Hebrews 11).
  • “He is now gathered to his people” (Genesis 25:8; Genesis 35:29; Genesis 49:33).

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