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Is it selfish to want to be healed?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've had to grapple with this question many times. When someone asks for healing, is it selfish to want it? At first glance, it might seem that way. After all, aren't we putting our own desires above others? But I believe that's a misunderstanding of what it means to be selfish. Selfishness, in the wrong sense, is when we prioritize our own interests over others' well-being. But when we pray for healing, we're not necessarily doing that. In fact, when we pray for healing, we're often doing it out of compassion for others, just like Jesus did. We're seeking God's will, not just our own desires. As the Scripture says, "You do not have, because you do not ask" (James 4:2). So, when we pray for healing, we're not being selfish; we're being obedient to God's will. And even if God chooses not to heal, we're still called to give thanks and trust in His sovereignty. As I reflect on my own experiences, I think of the time when my son was in an accident. I felt strongly impressed by Scripture to pray for his healing, and I was certain that God would answer. It wasn't about me wanting healing for myself; it was about trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty. When we pray for healing, we're not being selfish; we're being faithful to God's will. And even if we don't receive the answer we're looking for, we can still trust that God is working all things for our good.
Sources:
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
systematic theology
wayne grudem
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
christian theology
millard erickson
depression
edward welch
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