Biblical Answer

Why Does God Allow Medical Debt to Destroy Families?

God allows medical debt to destroy families as a result of the consequences of sin. As Anselm stated, God became our debtor, not by receiving anything, but by promising what he pleased. This means that God's promise to forgive our sins and to provide for our needs is not based on our merit or our ability to pay, but rather on his own mercy and goodness. However, this does not mean that God is obligated to pay our debts or to provide for our needs in a way that would prevent medical debt from destroying families.

In fact, God's sovereignty and justice demand that we take responsibility for our own debts and our own sins. As the Bible says, "The wicked borrow and don't pay back" (Ps 37:21). This means that we must assume responsibility for any debt we have incurred and remain responsible until the debt is paid or until death. God may provide for our needs and forgive our sins, but this does not mean that he will automatically pay our debts or prevent suffering from occurring.

The question of why God allows medical debt to destroy families is a complex one, and there is no simple answer. However, it is clear that God's mercy and goodness are not based on our merit or our ability to pay, but rather on his own character and promise. As Anselm said, "God became our debtor, not by receiving anything, but by promising what he pleased." This means that God's promise to forgive our sins and to provide for our needs is not based on our ability to pay, but rather on his own mercy and goodness. This is a comfort to those who are struggling with medical debt and to those who are suffering as a result of it. It reminds us that God's sovereignty and justice demand that we take responsibility for our own debts and our own sins, and that his mercy and goodness are not based on our merit or our ability to pay.