Preventative Care

And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee. Exodus 15:26

There is great need in this country as more and more people become sick with COVID-19. There are many more who are now facing uncertainty financially and many people are working around the clock to attempt to heal both of these ills. After the Lord led Israel out of Egypt, he said these words to Moses, " I am the LORD that healeth thee."

Stephen preached the fact that Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds (cf. Acts 7:22). However, it was not his education in Egypt that would help the people of Israel find healing; it would be the Law given by God that would prescribe preventative health measures and treatments to preserve physical life. The Law of the Lord was far in advance of the Egyptians and all peoples.

Yet, there was a requirement: if thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians. God would accomplish this by dietary, sanitation, and healthcare laws found within the books of Moses. God provided instructions and systems designed to heal the physical bodies of men.

Our obedience to God's Word is beneficial both in our physical lives as well as our spiritual lives. While good Christians still get sick because of the fallen nature of the world and the weakness of our bodies, one cannot deny that diligently listening to God, doing what is right in his eyes, and giving ear to His commandments will prevent many diseases. Christians are called to live in such a way so that many diseases that afflict people because of their behaviors have no chance of afflicting us. God has provided us preventative care instructions through His word. It can prevent many diseases in our physical lives and certainly for our spiritual lives. Obedience to the Lord is required for both; please hearken unto His voice.

Grace and Peace,

Ryan

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