Why Am I Sick - 7 Biblical Reasons: Conclusion
Why People Get Sick: Conclusion
We have explored seven biblical reasons why mankind gets sick.
There are people who are suffering for no other reason than to bring glory to God. The chances are that we will never fully understand why or how in this life. But God remains faithful no matter what we suffer.
Reason #2: For Testing, and/or instruction
Sometimes we suffer for testing and or instruction. We saw the example of Job.
Reason #3: For Judgment Against Sin
Sometimes sickness is a judgment against sin either through the removal of God's protection, or through His divine decree.
Reason #4: Because of Exhaustion
Sometimes sickness is due to lack of rest, or exhaustion. Let us not forget to get adequate rest.
Reason #5: Because of a Broken Spirit
Depression can dry up our bones and contribute to illness. Let us seek God for deliverance from depression and take steps towards having a joyful heart.
Reason #6: Because of Demonic Possession or Influence
There are examples in the Bible of illness being directly caused by demonic influence. Though we don't often recognize demonic activity in America, that does not negate that it exists.
Reason #7: Part A, Because of Natural Physical Laws
And lastly, we discussed the curse as a cause for illness.
Reason #7: Part B, Violating God's Design
We also considered that illness can be caused by violating the principles of God's design.
If we want to improve our health, we need to examine ourselves. If we have some physical weakness, it is caused by one or more of the seven reasons that we have just talked about, and there may be more than one reason for our physical suffering. There could possibly be multiple reasons. However, most illness falls into the category #7 - violating God's natural and physical laws.
The remainder of this web-site is going to share basic, biblical principles that will help us identify God's design for living and avoid violating the physical laws He has designed for us to live within. If applied, these principles will lead us to a greater fulfilled life of ministry for our Lord’s glory.
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II Chronicles 16:12 says, "In the thirty-ninth year of his reign Asa became diseased in his feet. His disease was severe, yet even in his disease he did not seek the LORD, but the physicians." Read more about Asa's story here.
Let us seek the Lord.
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