What does the Bible say about sickness among God's people?
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The Bible teaches that sickness for God's people is not punishment but rather an expression of God's love and a means to glorify Him.
According to the Scriptures, particularly John 11:1-4, sickness among God's chosen ones is not a result of divine anger or judgment but rather a demonstration of God's mercy and for His glory. The text highlights that Lazarus's sickness was not unto death but was intended that God's glory might be revealed. All who God loves experience sickness, which serves His purposes and ultimately leads to a greater understanding of His grace and sovereignty in our lives. Unlike unbelievers, where sickness may signify judgment, for believers it is a means through which God's love is revealed, leading us to a deeper faith and reliance on Him.
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