Biblical Answer

The question of why we don't let people die when they have a mortal disease is complex and multifaceted. On one hand, some may argue that our advanced medical technology goes against God's will, as if He intended for people to die when they were sick. However, as we delve into the Bible, we see that God's plan for humanity is not to suffer and die, but to live and flourish. In Genesis, we read that God created humans in His own image, giving them the breath of life (Genesis 2:7). This means that life is sacred and valuable, and God desires for us to live in harmony with Him.

From a biblical perspective, death is not something natural to humans, but rather something foreign and hostile (1 Corinthians 15:26). God sees death as an evil and a frustration of His original plan (Psalm 90:10). Therefore, when we have the opportunity to save a life through medical intervention, we are, in fact, carrying out God's will. We are not going against His plan, but rather, we are participating in His desire for us to live and flourish. This is especially true when we consider the value of human life, which is a reflection of God's own character (Genesis 1:27).

Ultimately, the decision to save a life through medical intervention is a complex one, and it's not always easy. However, as Christians, we are called to trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even in the midst of suffering and death. We can take comfort in the fact that God is working all things together for good, even when we don't understand why (Romans 8:28). As we navigate these difficult decisions, we must remember that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we are called to honor God with our lives (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). By trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty, we can find peace and guidance in our decision-making, even when it comes to complex issues like medical intervention and the value of human life.