Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical narrative, sickness is often portrayed as a consequence of sin and a manifestation of divine judgment. The wicked, in particular, are frequently associated with sorrow and suffering, including physical ailments, as a result of their rebellion against God. This theme is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating the moral and spiritual dimensions of sickness.Sorrow and Sickness as Consequences of Wickedness The Bible consistently links the wicked with sorrow and suffering. In Psalm 32:10, it is written, "Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD." This verse highlights the contrast between the fate of the wicked and the righteous, emphasizing that the wicked are beset by many sorrows, which can include sickness and physical afflictions. Divine Judgment and Sickness Sickness is sometimes depicted as a direct result of divine judgment upon the wicked. In Deuteronomy 28, a chapter detailing the blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience, God warns the Israelites of the consequences of turning away from Him. Deuteronomy 28:59-61 states, "The LORD will bring extraordinary plagues on you and your descendants, severe and lasting plagues, and terrible and chronic sicknesses. He will bring upon you all the diseases of Egypt that you dreaded, and they will cling to you. The LORD will also bring upon you every sickness and plague not recorded in this Book of the Law, until you are destroyed." This passage underscores the idea that sickness can be a form of divine retribution for wickedness and disobedience, serving as a tangible expression of God's judgment. The Wicked and the Absence of Peace The wicked are often described as lacking peace, which can manifest in various forms of distress, including sickness. Isaiah 57:20-21 declares, "But the wicked are like the storm-tossed sea, which cannot rest, whose waves cast up mire and muck. 'There is no peace,' says my God, 'for the wicked.'" The absence of peace in the lives of the wicked can lead to physical and emotional turmoil, further contributing to their sorrow. Repentance and Restoration While the wicked may experience much sorrow and sickness, the Bible also offers hope for repentance and restoration. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God promises healing to those who turn from their wicked ways: "If My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land." This assurance of healing and forgiveness highlights God's mercy and the possibility of redemption for those who repent, suggesting that the sorrow and sickness of the wicked are not necessarily permanent but can be alleviated through a return to righteousness. Conclusion The biblical portrayal of sickness in relation to the wicked serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of aligning one's life with God's will. While the wicked may endure much sorrow and suffering, the Scriptures also offer a path to healing and restoration through repentance and faith in God. Torrey's Topical Textbook Ecclesiastes 5:17All his days also he eats in darkness, and he has much sorrow and wrath with his sickness. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Luke xxiii. 42, 43 The Procession of Sorrow The Trouble and Rest of Good Men "There the Wicked Cease from ... Acts iii. Part of the 19Th Verse. Of the Three Perturbations, which the Stoics Admitted in the Soul ... 2 Sam. 23:4-5. Without Clouds. A Believer's Privilege at Death The Lapse of Time. Illness and Patience of the Saint. The Story of a Priest whom She ... Book I to Pleasant Songs My Work was Erstwhile Given, and Bright ... Resources Is it sometimes God's will for believers to be sick? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is kingdom theology? | GotQuestions.org Why does God allow birth defects? | GotQuestions.org Sickness: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Sickness: Christ Compassionate Those In Sickness: Christ Healed by Imposition of Hands Sickness: Christ Healed with a Touch Sickness: Christ Healed with a Word Sickness: Christ Healed: Being Present Sickness: Christ Healed: Not Being Present Sickness: Christ Healed: Through the Touch of his Garment Sickness: Faith Required in Those Healed of, by Christ Sickness: God: Abandons the Wicked To Sickness: God: Comforts Saints In Sickness: God: Exhibits his Love in Healing Sickness: God: Exhibits his Mercy in Healing Sickness: God: Exhibits his Power in Healing Sickness: God: Hears the Prayers of Those In Sickness: God: Often Manifests Saving Grace to Sinners During Sickness: God: Permits Saints to be Tried By Sickness: God: Persecutes the Wicked By Sickness: God: Preserves Saints in Time of Sickness: God: Promises to Heal Sickness: God: Strengthens Saints In Sickness: God's Aid should be Sought In Sickness: Healing of, Lawful on the Sabbath Sickness: Not Visiting Those In, an Evidence of not Belonging to Christ Sickness: Often Brought on by Intemperance Sickness: Often Incurable by Human Means Sickness: Often Sent As a Punishment of Sin Sickness: One of God's Four Sore Judgments on a Guilty Land Sickness: Pray for Those Afflicted With Sickness: Saints are Resigned Under Sickness: Saints: Acknowledge That, Comes from God Sickness: Saints: Ascribe Recovery From, to God Sickness: Saints: Feel for Others In Sickness: Saints: Mourn Under, With Prayer Sickness: Saints: Praise God for Recovery From Sickness: Saints: Pray for Recovery From Sickness: Saints: Thank God Publicly for Recovery Form Sickness: Saints: Visit Those In Sickness: The Apostles Were Endued With Power to Heal Sickness: The Devil Sometimes Permitted to Inflict Sickness: The Power of Healing: One of the Miraculous Gifts Bestowed on the Early Church Sickness: The Wicked: Forsake Those In Sickness: The Wicked: Have Much Sorrow, With Sickness: The Wicked: Visit not Those In Sickness: Visiting Those In, an Evidence of Belonging to Christ Related Terms |
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