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What does the Bible say about sickness and God's displeasure?

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The Bible teaches that sickness is never a punishment for God's children or an indication of His displeasure.

In scripture, sickness is presented as a common human experience and is not to be viewed as punishment for sin. God does not use sickness to express discontent with His children; rather, it should be understood that Christ has already borne the punishments for all sins. For those who are believers, God’s approach to sickness can sometimes involve a form of chastisement, which is rooted in love and aimed at correction rather than punishment. As indicated in Hebrews 12:6, 'For whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth,' God’s chastisement is designed to guide His children back to Him in a loving manner, not as a means of expressing anger or disappointment.
Scripture References: Hebrews 12:6

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