What Will Be Said Of Us After We Die?

Have we ever wondered what will be said of us after we depart the walks of this earthly existence? What kind of eulogy will be presented on our behalf at our funeral service?

Remember that 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 an individual's life and to honor his or her memory. The following are some biblical thoughts, along with related Scriptures, 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 gain" (Philippians 1:21,23).
  • "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).
Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets





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