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judewrites:
The solemn words "Rest in peace" which are commonly used in referring to the dead originates from the latin prayer "requiescat in pace" meaning "may he or she begin to rest in peace (Amen)".

Unknowingly to many, each time we say "may his or her soul rest in peace" we are actually offering a prayer for the dead which is not biblical.

The bible never teaches that we should pray for the eternal rest of the dead as some religions do.

Once a person dies, they face judgement from God (Hebrews 9:27) and their fate is sealed eternally in heaven or hell. (Matthew 18:9)

The only prayer we can offer for the dead according to scriptures is the prayer of resurrection. (2 Kings 4:32-35, John 11:43-44, Acts 9: 40-41)

In such cases, divine judgement is suspended and the dead are given another opportunity by God to miraculously live again in fulfillment of their destinies.

We don't pray to God to forgive the sins of the dead or repose/rest their souls.

Offering prayers for the peace of the dead are rooted in heretical beliefs in 'purgatory'_a temporary place of purification until one is fit to enter God's presence.

Personally, I have always doubted the use of "rest in peace", because it's not scriptural to pray for the peace of the dead.

But to we that are alive, what's the meaning of life like Solomon pondered? (Ecclesiastes 1)

The whole essence and meaning of life is to please God; we are purposely created to please Him most especially through faith, praise and worship. (Revelation 4:11)

No matter what you are or have, life is meaningless and miserable outside pleasing God.

To live fulfilling lives on earth and to ultimately make heaven, our lives must be well pleasing to God:

📖 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
— Matthew 3:17

judewrites:
Once a person dies, they face judgement from God (Hebrews 9:27) and their fate is sealed eternally in heaven or hell. (Matthew 18:9)

The only prayer we can offer for the dead according to scriptures is the prayer of resurrection. (2 Kings 4:32-35, John 11:43-44, Acts 9: 40-41)

In such cases, divine judgement is suspended and the dead are given another opportunity by God to miraculously live again in fulfillment of their destinies.

SatoshiX:
No because it's inconsequential.
Hebrew 9:27

AllBlack:
Wow. Let's ask stupid questions just because it is SUNDAY MORNING.

Is it scriptural to use pressing iron on your clothes?

Is it scriptural to brush your teeth with toothpaste?

Is it scriptural to use tissue paper?

Is it scriptural to build skyscrapers?

Is it scriptural to take pictures?

malvisguy212:
Rest in peace only make sense if you live a godly life on earth, you will rest in peace. in Isaiah 57:2, it says, "Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death."

This verse suggests that those who have lived righteously will find peace in death.

femi4:
Dumb

Death n prayer were in existence then

PidginCelebrity:
Until We Begin Dey Remove All The Religious Dogmas Wey Religions Don Put Inside Our Brains, Na Things Like This Wey No Dey Add Any VALUE Or Provide Any Substantial Societal Solutions - We Go Dey Think And Yan About.....


This Yan No Get Any IMPACT To Providing VALUE To Humans.


This is Just Another ADDED CONFUSION To People Living Their 21st Century Life With Respect To The "Ancient Story Book of Fictions, Horror And Manipulated History".

More Confusions To The So-Called Christians.

femi4:
Dumb

Death n prayer were in existence then

Ajofiapero:
RIP is a mere wish.
Considering the fact that only God know where our souls go after death, we the living can only wish our loved ones to be at peace wherever they headed.

Or
Maybe during funerals we should start saying stuffs like may ur soul go wiaeva it deserves.

Op Does dat make you feel berra??

simpleseyi:
The writer of the nonsense deserves public whipping

LARRYOBRAIN:
There is nothing wrong wishing or saying RIP to the dead. In Yoruba, we say sun re (rest/sleep well) to the dead, which is right.
It is not all things that are written in the Bible, there are some things or situations you have to use wisdom. What Paul said is not what Jesus Christ said. Paul was talking as a Christian leader and according to his challenges at a point in time.
That's why Myles Munroe said he agreed with Jesus teachings not Paul's.