RUNNING TO THE DOCTORS FOR HELP

[harko]

Should we as Christians who have accepted Jesus as our Saviour, rely on him in times of illness. Or run to the doctors for help in this age?

 

[Strathos]

This is one of those flood and helicopter issues I would say.

 

[harko]

This is one of those flood and helicopter issues I would say.

Whatya mean?

 

[Job3315]

Should we as Christians who have accepted Jesus as our Saviour, rely on him in times of illness. Or run to the doctors for help in this age?

I’ve never met or known a person; Pastor, teacher, prophet, seer who haven't need a doctor in their lives. There are many ways of receiving healing; natural, western medicine, God’s word/truth, miracles.

Sometimes you pray, sometimes you pray and go to the doctor.

 

[JackRT]

Just a few hours ago I returned from hospital after having a heart pacemaker installed. Being a Christian for over 70 years I have no problem in using doctors to solve my physical problems. For my spiritual problems I seek help elsewhere.

 

[harko]

I’ve never met or known a person; Pastor, teacher, prophet, seer who haven't need a doctor in their lives. There are many ways of receiving healing; natural, western medicine, God’s word/truth, miracles.

Sometimes you pray, sometimes you pray and go to the doctor.

Cool! Thanks . so its not turning our back on Jesus if we seek help from man? I mean He made them to be doctors! Yeah?

 

[nChrist]

I believe that God gave us doctors and medicines for common sense reasons, so I use them at times where they are required. I pray that God gives them skill to give me the best treatment possible. As a simple example, I need my glasses to make this post.

 

[Steve Petersen]

'You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.'

In other words, don't put Him in a situation where he MUST act.

 

[harko]

Just a few hours ago I returned from hospital after having a heart pacemaker installed. Being a Christian for over 70 years I have no problem in using doctors to solve my physical problems. For my spiritual problems I seek help elsewhere.

Thanks for that hope you are sorted and feeling better

 

[harko]

'You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.'

In other words, don't put Him in a situation where he MUST act.

That doesn't make sense! So if I ask God to act in a time I'm in trouble , that's wrong?

 

[harko]

That doesn't make sense! So if I ask God to act in a time I'm in trouble , that's wrong?

Isn't that what we do everytime we pray for something then! I don't understand :\

 

[Belk]

Should we as Christians who have accepted Jesus as our Saviour, rely on him in times of illness. Or run to the doctors for help in this age?

Let us try this logic with other aspects of life.


Should we go to the store and buy groceries or rely on our savior to provide food?

 

[RDKirk]

Should we as Christians who have accepted Jesus as our Saviour, rely on him in times of illness. Or run to the doctors for help in this age?

Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses. -- 1 Timothy 5.

Medical prescription, right there.

 

[RDKirk]

Let us try this logic with other aspects of life.


Should we go to the store and buy groceries or rely on our savior to provide food?

There is an old Muslim saying: "Should I tie my camel or trust God?"

 

[harko]

Let us try this logic with other aspects of life.


Should we go to the store and buy groceries or rely on our savior to provide food?

Depends on whether the person can afford to buy groceries! Or he goes begging for food and relies on Jesus to provide! ?

 

[harko]

Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses. -- 1 Timothy 5.

Medical prescription, right there.

I read ya brother

 

[JackRT]

Thanks for that hope you are sorted and feeling better

Thank you, I am. Just noticed your tag line. The little girl at left was the best non-human friend I have ever had. She was totally loving, totally loyal and totally fearless (to the point of stupidity).

 

[A_Thinker]

Should we as Christians who have accepted Jesus as our Saviour, rely on him in times of illness. Or run to the doctors for help in this age?

Both ...

 

[Steve Petersen]

That doesn't make sense! So if I ask God to act in a time I'm in trouble , that's wrong?

No. It means don't do things that put Him in a situation where He MUST act. For instance, refusing medical treatment for a life threatening illness (e.g., a ruptured appendix)

 

[harko]

No. It means don't do things that put Him in a situation where He MUST act. For instance, refusing medical treatment for a life threatening illness (e.g., a ruptured appendix)

aah sorry! I'm asking this because I run to the doctors all the time :\ I thought I was doing wrong