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Your Question:
Why did my doctor recommend surgery if it didn't work?
Answer:
As I reflected on the situation, I realized that my doctor recommended surgery because it was the most effective course of action to address the mass on my spine. The fact that the surgery didn't work doesn't necessarily mean that surgery itself is ineffective. Many surgeries fail to accomplish their intended goals, but that's no argument against surgery. It's a reminder that even after diligent labor, Christians leave the results in God's hands. As a pastor, I've seen this principle play out in many areas of life. Just as many evangelistic overtures are declined, but that's no argument against evangelism, so too can we see that many surgeries fail, but that's no argument against surgery. It's a matter of trusting in God's sovereignty and providence, even when we don't see the desired outcome. In this case, my doctor's recommendation for surgery was based on his professional judgment and assessment of the situation. While the surgery may not have been successful, it doesn't mean that surgery is inherently ineffective. It simply means that in this particular instance, it wasn't the right course of action. As Christians, we must be careful not to confuse the means with the end, and not to assume that a lack of success in one area means that the underlying principle is flawed.
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