Preparing to Lose Others in Death

I. Expect to Grieve and Remember to Hope (1 Thess. 4:13-18). II. Love Others Now So You Won't Regret Then. A. Stunning kindness (Eph. 4:32). B. Christian witness. C. Godly encouragement. D. Humble confession and restitution. III. Beware of Idolizing Those Closest to You. IV. Leave Their Eternal Destiny with God. A. Take comfort if they died with a good testimony. B. Otherwise, admit your ignorance and glorify God's wisdom and justice. V. Enjoy Them While You Have Them and Be Grateful.