Biblical Answer

Is it selfish to want to be healed?

When we consider the question of whether it is selfish to want to be healed, we must first understand the biblical perspective on healing and God's sovereignty. The Bible teaches us that God is sovereign over all creation, including our physical and spiritual well-being (Psalm 103:19-22). This means that God has the power and authority to heal us, but also to allow us to experience suffering and illness. Jesus himself said, "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 our desires, including our desire for healing, are not necessarily selfish if they are in line with God's will.

However, it's also important to note that our desire for healing can be motivated by a desire for personal gain or a sense of entitlement. When we view healing as a means to an end, rather than as a means to glorify God, our desire for healing can become selfish. This is because we are more concerned with our own well-being than with God's glory. On the other hand, when we desire healing as a means to bring glory to God and to serve others, our desire is no longer selfish, but rather selfless.

Ultimately, whether or not our desire for healing is selfish depends on our motivations and our relationship with God. If we are seeking healing as a means to glorify God and to serve others, then our desire is not selfish. However, if we are seeking healing solely for our own personal gain or sense of entitlement, then our desire is indeed selfish. As the Bible teaches, "God is our Father, and we are His children—and if a child asks for bread, he won't get a stone. If he asks for fish, he won't get a snake" (Matthew 7:9-10). If we are seeking healing as a child of God, then we can trust that God will provide for us in His perfect timing and in His perfect way.