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Physician

The Bible acknowledges physicians and medical care as legitimate, while ultimately recognizing God as the true healer. Physical healing through medical means is presented as compatible with faith in God's sovereignty.

Overview

Scripture validates the role of physicians in treating illness while maintaining that God remains the ultimate source of healing. The Bible neither condemns medical treatment nor presents it as opposed to faith, but rather acknowledges physicians as part of God's provision for human welfare.

Key Scriptures

"Jesus answered, 'It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.'" (Matthew 9:12, NIV)

"Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is there no healing for the wound of my people?" (Jeremiah 8:22, NIV)

"Luke, the dear friend, and Demas" - Luke was known as "the beloved physician" (Colossians 4:14, ESV), showing Paul's respect for a physician-evangelist.

Application

Seek medical care for physical ailments as a wise stewardship of your body while maintaining prayer and trust in God's ultimate authority over life and health.

Scripture References 10
Job 13:4 Jeremiah 8:22 Luke 5:31 2 Chronicles 16:12 Matthew 9:12 Mark 5:26 Luke 8:43 Colossians 4:14 Mark 2:17 Luke 4:23
Full Topical Reference List 10 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Figurative

Jeremiah 8:22 Job 13:4 Luke 5:31

General references

2 Chronicles 16:12 Luke 8:43 Mark 5:26 Matthew 9:12

Luke, a physician

Colossians 4:14

Proverbs about

Luke 4:23 Mark 2:17
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