Is Sickness Always Caused by Sin? (Psalm 38) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study

There's a real debate in the church today. Some believe sickness is always a result of sin, and others believe it can come simply because we live in a fallen world. Today we look at David's situation in Psalm 38 and ask what Scripture actually says.

"Do not forsake me, O LORD; O my God, do not be far from me! Make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation!" (Psalm 38:21-22)

Questions this episode answers

Is all sickness caused by sin?

No. In Psalm 38 David connects his own suffering to his sin, but Scripture doesn't make that a rule for everyone. In John 9:1-3, Jesus says a man's blindness was not caused by his sin or his parents' sin. Much sickness comes from living in a broken world.

What should I do if I think my sin is affecting me?

Do what David did and bring it openly to God. Psalm 38:18 shows him confessing his sin, and 1 John 1:9 promises that God forgives when we confess. Then lean on Him for help and healing.

Links

If this Psalm stirred a longing to slow down and listen, a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui with Bible Study Live is a beautiful place to pray through the Psalms with a small group of women.

Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org

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