What does it mean to grieve over others' sins?

Grieving over the sins of others is a demonstration of compassion and love that believers are called to embody. This grief arises from recognizing that others are living apart from God's will and are destined for judgment if they do not repent. The grieving believer expresses an earnest desire for the salvation of others, similar to Christ weeping over Jerusalem. This emotional response is rooted in faith and an understanding of God’s character. Such grief fuels fervent prayer for those ensnared by sin and encourages believers to reach out to others with the hope of the Gospel, highlighting the relational aspect of being the body of Christ (Romans 9:2-3).