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Why does God allow medical debt to destroy families?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many families struggle with medical debt, and it's heartbreaking to see how it can destroy them. But I believe that God allows medical debt to destroy families because it's a consequence of our broken world. In Psalm 37:21, it says that the wicked borrow and don't pay back, but the righteous person assumes responsibility for any debt they've incurred. This shows that God values responsibility and accountability, and when we fail to take responsibility for our debts, we suffer the consequences. In the context of medical debt, I believe that God allows it to destroy families because it's a manifestation of our sin and rebellion against Him. As the Bible says, "The wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23). Medical debt can be a form of death, not just physically, but also financially and emotionally. It's a reminder that our sin has consequences, and we must take responsibility for our actions. By allowing medical debt to destroy families, God is showing us the importance of living responsibly and taking care of our financial obligations. However, I also believe that God's mercy and justice are intertwined. In Christ, we have a Savior who took on our debt and paid the price for our sin. This means that we don't have to bear the full weight of our medical debt alone. But for those who don't know Christ, medical debt can be a crushing burden that destroys families. As a pastor, I want to remind people that God is not absent in times of suffering, but He is present, and He cares deeply about our struggles.
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introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
dogmatic theology
shedd
mere christianity
c s lewis
job
francis andersen
christian theology
millard erickson
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