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why does god allow medical debt to be so overwhelming?
Answer:
As a pastor and a man of faith, I've often grappled with the question of why God allows medical debt to be so overwhelming. Ravi's words come to mind, reminding us that we can't shake off the moral law that God has given us. When we ask why God permits suffering, we're both presuming to judge Him and revealing our own dismay that He would stray from the very standards that only He could have established. It's essential to recognize that medical debt is not a result of God's partiality in His providence. God is not bound to provide health, wealth, or high intellectual power to every individual. Instead, He gives these gifts to some and denies them to others, not because He's being partial, but because He's working through His general revelation and the channels of His activity, including the work of doctors and medical professionals. Medicine is a gift of God's common grace to humanity, and it's a dramatic answer to prayer when a Christian in financial need receives an anonymous gift of money or an opportunity to work for the needed money. In the face of overwhelming medical debt, we must remember that God's ultimate purpose in Christ includes ending all sickness and suffering. While we may not fully understand why God allows suffering, we can trust that He is working through His people and the medical community to bring relief and healing to those in need. As we navigate the complexities of modern medicine, we must focus on biblical principles, such as God's love for people and their bodies, and His desire that humans care for others, including physically.
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jesus on trial
david limbaugh
dogmatic theology
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millard erickson
concise history christian thought
tony lane
job
francis andersen
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robertson mcquilkin
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