Biblical Answer

Health is a Blessing

Health is a great blessing, but when we make it a direct object, we start becoming cranks and imagining there is something wrong with us. This is not to say that we should not take care of our health, but rather that we should not make it our main priority. In fact, Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick" (Mark 2:17). This means that we should focus on our spiritual health first and foremost.

God's Sovereignty Over Our Health

As Christians, we believe that God is sovereign over all creation, including our health. This means that He has the power to heal us, but also the power to allow us to suffer. We must trust in His sovereignty and not try to take control of our health ourselves. As the Bible says, "It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed" (Deuteronomy 31:8). We must put our trust in Christ and not in ourselves or our own abilities.

Seeking Medical Help

While we should not make health our main priority, we should still seek medical help when we are sick. We should also take care of our physical health by eating well, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. If we are depressed, we should talk with our physician about medication or other forms of treatment. We should also seek to find hope and encouragement in our suffering, whether it is through prayer, reading the Bible, or talking with a friend or family member. As the Bible says, "We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope" (Romans 5:3-4). By putting our trust in Christ and seeking medical help, we can find hope and healing in our suffering.