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1 | Is sickness from satan? | Job 2:7 | Mommapbs | 83250 | ||
Greetings unisoldier. While I don't think it is appropriate to attribute ALL sickness to the torments of the devil, here are two instances in Scripture where God permitted Satan to exercise affliction. See also Paul's remark about his "thorn in the flesh" as a "messenger from Satan." 2 Cor 12:7 mommapbs |
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2 | Is sickness from satan? | Job 2:7 | inmyheart | 83299 | ||
mommapbs Paul's thorn. "...There was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me…" (2 Corinthians 12:7). This verse is frequently used by ministers to prove that sickness can be the will of God, and that Paul was sick. First of all, even if Paul was sick, it is no proof that it was the will of God. David committed murder and adultery – was that the will of God? Judas betrayed Jesus – was that a moral act? Just because someone in the Bible did something does not automatically make it right. Even Satan is in the Bible. You have to read the implied principles from the experiences of biblical character as well as the directly stated principles in the Bible. Nevertheless, Paul was really a solid proof of the supernatural healing power of God – even in his experience. Many Christians have been deceived in this area. Notice Paul says he had "a thorn in the flesh." The words "scourges in your sides, and thorns in your eyes" in Joshua 23:13 are used to describe people; the words "thorns in your sides" in Judges 2:3 are also used the same way. Since when did it become a sickness? Paul was simply using an expression commonly used in those days. When you say, "Tom is a pain in the neck," you are talking about a person that bothers or annoys you, not a sickness. To further confirm that, Paul says the thorn was "a messenger of Satan." This tells us it was a person or demon, and that he was from Satan, not God. What Paul experienced was most likely persecution from people (inspired by Satan). Most of them followed Paul around to preach circumcision to the people right after Paul leaves a city. Some even reacted to Paul's preaching with physical violence. This is why the evil spirit or "messenger" was a "thorn in the flesh," or a "pain in the neck." You need to know the truth about the biblical passages that have been used to preach sickness. Many times those passages are some of the greatest proofs for healing. Some of them prove neither healing or sickness – just the need for wisdom. For example, if the Bible says that someone accidentally fell off a building and died, does that prove sickness, or that it is not God's will to heal and protect? No, it proves the need for wisdom and caution. By the way, this happened and Paul resurrected the dead man by the power of God (Acts 20:9-12). mommapbs, the above is from a previous post, I believe the thread was on healing. It's been some time since I come across one of your post! I enjoy your input, always refreshing. God bless |
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3 | Is sickness from satan? | Job 2:7 | Mommapbs | 83309 | ||
Great post inmyheart. I agree with what you have provided here - it is indeed dangerous to attach sweeping generalities to our thinking, especially since God responds to each of us PERSONALLY! Don't you think we forget about the permissive will of God at times? We focus on what we want to see (God is loving, good, etc) and forget that in the justice of God, the consequences of sin are still operational . . . read Romans 8:18-22. Beth Moore made a great remark that I believe is so appropriate when we consider our circumstances and God's will. She said something like this: "If God removes the thorn it is to demonstrate His supremacy; and if He allows it to remain, it is to demonstrate His sufficiency." Wise woman! As believers, we would do well to remember that it is ALL about God! (And what a privilege is is that He would choose to work through us!) Blessings on your day! mommapbs |
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4 | Is sickness from satan? | Job 2:7 | inmyheart | 83324 | ||
mommapbs Greetings and blessings to you. Thank you for your reply. "Don't you think we forget about the permissive will of God at times?" Yes, and thank you for the scripture, AMEN! Have a blessed day! 1 Corinthians 2:5 |
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