
11-27-2007, 10:56 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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Honour the physician for the need thou hast of him: for the most High hath created him For all healing is from God, and he shall receive gifts of the king. The skill of the physician shall lift up his head, and in the sight of great men he shall be praised. The most High hath created medicines out of the earth, and a wise man will not abhor them. (Sirach 38:1-4)
I know it's not Scripture, but I think these are wise words anyway. At any rate, it gives us an idea of how religious Jews of the 2nd century BC thought about it. Personally, I don't have a problem with taking medications. I've been taking anti-siezure drugs for over 46 years (I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was 3). God hasn't healed me yet, but I believe He will when the right time comes, either in this life or when He returns.
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