Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
by Pastor Paul M. Sadler
“Though a grace believer, one of my brothers recently denounced the medical profession’s ability to help those suffering from mental illness. He denounces any form of medication. He said that he believes only our beloved physician, Jesus Christ, could heal such ‘defects of the spirit.’ This man has suffered terribly all his life. Can you tell me please, is this his own belief or one that the BBS would also endorse? He will listen to you and I beg you to enlighten all of us.”
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Paul instructed Timothy:
“Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities” (I Tim. 5:23).
The apostle clearly wanted Timothy to use a little wine for
medicinal purposes to ease the problems he was having with his
stomach—and to treat his other afflictions. Paul himself was
ministered to by Luke, “the beloved physician,” who attended
to the apostle’s eye infirmity (II Cor. 12:7-10; Gal. 4:13-15
cf. Col. 4:14; II Tim. 4:11). We too should avail ourselves of
whatever is at our disposal to address the particular health
issues we are facing. God would have us to be judicious in
preserving our health.
We would highly recommend that your brother seek out medical
attention as soon as possible. Many times the chemical messaging
of the brain is merely malfunctioning. Like diabetes, many
mental disorders are often successfully treated with medication.
This should be done in conjunction with the assistance of a
godly pastor who can provide the needed spiritual support. The
counsel of the Word of God at such times is indispensable. With
God’s help, we are confident that your brother can live a
productive and fruitful life for the Lord. The apostle says in
II Corinthians 1:3:
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”
Surely God has been merciful in allowing medical science to
understand more fully the complexities of the human body, which
is a demonstration of the wonders of His handiwork. Therefore,
we believe it is prudent to utilize this mercy to relieve our
pain and suffering. It is indeed true that Christ is still the
Great Physician; and sometimes, He does intervene to heal our
infirmities (Phil. 2:27). But today in the administration of
Grace, this is the exception, not the rule. More often than not,
His grace is sufficient (II Cor. 12:9).
King James Bible
The Preserved and Living Word of God
Posted By Cecil and Connie Spivey
https://www.facebook.com/
https://www.facebook.com/
E-mail this BIBLE STUDY to all your friends
No comments:
Post a Comment