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"My Doctor Says I Need Medication and Therapy, What Does God Say?"

July 18, 2004

Medicine in the Ancient World -- Hippocratic Oath in 460 BC

  1.      Egyptians: Mummys, anatomy, and dentistry

  2.      Herodotus -- "every part of the body was studied by a distinct practitioner"

  3.      Cyrus and Darius requested physicians / surgeons from Egypt.

Some Medication Passages in Scripture:

Is. 1:6, 38:21; Jer. 26:11, 51:8; Ezek 47:12; Matt 9:12; Luke 10:34; Col 4:14; 1 Tim 5:23

What Does God Say?

  1. All illness is symptomatic of a                               ,                                world

    By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return."
    Genesis 3:19

  2. God's #1 Concern:                                               healing =                                              

    For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
    Rom 6:23

  3. The Bible's picture of emotional health

    • At                           with God and others

      Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
      Col. 3:15

    • Ruled by                     

      Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
      1 John 4:7

    •                                                        

      I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
      Philip. 4:11-12

  4. Some situations require unique                                                                                                 
    Luke 8:26-39

  5. Should Christians use psych meds?                     , if                               

  6. How about therapy?                                !

    The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
    Proverbs 9:10

    The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.
    Proverbs 12:15

    Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
    Proverbs 13:10

Don't miss what's most important: Have you received spiritual healing?