Biblical Answer

The question of whether it is selfish to want to be healed when others have it worse is a complex one that requires a nuanced answer. On one hand, it is natural to desire healing and relief from suffering, especially when others are experiencing greater hardships. However, this desire must be tempered with a biblical understanding of God's sovereignty and purpose. As Jesus taught, "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you" (John 15:7). This verse suggests that God's desire is to meet our needs and provide us with what we ask for, but it also implies that God's will is not always to heal everyone.

When we desire healing, we must also consider the potential consequences of our desire. For example, if we become overly focused on our own healing, we may neglect the needs of others or become ungrateful for the blessings we already have. Moreover, we must not assume that healing is always God's will, even if we pray for it. As the Bible teaches, "We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope" (Romans 5:3-4). This verse suggests that suffering can be a means of spiritual growth and development, and that God may use it to shape us into the people he wants us to be.

Ultimately, the question of whether it is selfish to want to be healed when others have it worse is a matter of perspective and motivation. If our desire for healing is driven by a desire to glorify God and to trust in his sovereignty, even in the midst of suffering, then it is not selfish. However, if our desire for healing is driven by a desire for personal comfort and convenience, then it may be selfish. As Christians, we must strive to have a biblical understanding of suffering and to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when we do not receive the healing we desire. As we pray for healing, we should also pray for God to be glorified in the situation, whether he chooses to heal or not. And we should pray out of the same compassion and love that we would want others to pray for us.