Biblical Answer

Can I Still Be a Good Christian with All These Medical Bills?

As a Christian, it's essential to understand that God's plan for our lives is not just about avoiding problems, but also about using them as opportunities for growth and learning. When we face medical bills, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about our faith. However, we must remember that God is sovereign over all creation, including our finances. He can use even the most challenging situations to teach us valuable lessons and deepen our relationship with Him.

The Bible teaches us that God's people have always faced financial struggles, but we have also been the ones to provide practical help to those in need (Galatians 6:2). In fact, Christians have founded hospitals and provided care to the poor and marginalized throughout history. While it's true that we can't use prayer to avoid every financial problem, our prayers can certainly help protect us from the negative effects of financial struggles. We can trust that God will provide for our needs, even when we're facing medical bills.

As we navigate these challenges, we must remember that our primary focus should be on living a life of faith, not just avoiding financial problems. We must "render all due obedience to the civil authorities" (Romans 13:1) and trust that God is working everything out for our good (Romans 8:28). When we face uncharted waters, we can look back to God's faithfulness in the past and trust that He will guide us through the present. By keeping our eyes on God and His plans, we can emerge from these challenges with a deeper understanding of His sovereignty and a stronger faith in Him.