Health decisions in several instances are always left to be controlled by the individuals and the members of his/her family. The decisions are influenced by the individual’s values, faith and also moral guidance. Or the patient to be healed wholly he/she has to be cured of mental, physical and spiritual illness for them to feel they are back to their normal state of health. Therefore religious and spiritual beliefs and practices become a major concern in the lives of every patient. Healing from a biblical point of view Jesus is seen as a healer who heals the whole person that is both the body and the spirit. (Levin, J. S. 1994). We find today Jesus does not exist in person, but we are assured of his presence always that is why we have several churches because the church is seen as the dwelling place of Jesus. Therefore in today’s society, the church is seen to have the power to heal as Jesus healed.
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For we are told that when you call upon the Lord, he will heal you that is Psalms 30:2, this verse shows that the Lord will heal those who believe in His power and those that have faith. Anyone who does not make efforts to talk to the Lord in prayer will only seek for earthly healing which will not be sufficient.
In conclusion, understanding what the Bible teaches on healing and handling the sick, we will be able to solve the health issues around us. Religious and spiritual content are of great importance when it comes to coping with serious illnesses this is because of the assurance and hope that comes with spiritual beliefs. The health individuals should always consult about the spirituality of a patient so that the doctor or any health expert will try to find how religious and spiritual factors will help in the current illness of the patient and how they can use these beliefs to help them cope with the
When health …show more content…
For we are told that when you call upon the Lord, he will heal you that is Psalms 30:2, this verse shows that the Lord will heal those who believe in His power and those that have faith. Anyone who does not make efforts to talk to the Lord in prayer will only seek for earthly healing which will not be sufficient.
In conclusion, understanding what the Bible teaches on healing and handling the sick, we will be able to solve the health issues around us. Religious and spiritual content are of great importance when it comes to coping with serious illnesses this is because of the assurance and hope that comes with spiritual beliefs. The health individuals should always consult about the spirituality of a patient so that the doctor or any health expert will try to find how religious and spiritual factors will help in the current illness of the patient and how they can use these beliefs to help them cope with the