Exploring the Connection between SIN and PHYSICAL HEALTH: Are “Sins and Diseases” Interrelated?

Are “Sins and Diseases” interrelated? Matthew 9:5-6 states, “For whether it is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk?’ But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins…” Then he told the paralyzed man, “Get up, take your mat, and go home.”

The text discusses the relationship between sins and diseases and emphasizes the importance of atoning for the original sin through Christ in order to be free from the bondage of sin and its consequences. It also highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in keeping believers from sin and warns of the consequences of deviating from the prescribed path.

The text cites various biblical passages that encourage righteousness and warn against wickedness, emphasizing the importance of living in accordance with God’s word to avoid sickness and premature death.

If the imputed Adamic/original sin is not atoned for through Christ, one cannot experience freedom from the bondage of sin and its consequences.

Romans 6:14 states that sin shall not have dominion over you. There is no condemnation when you walk according to the Spirit (Romans 8:1,13). The condition for receiving the proper absolution is that we follow the Spirit, be doers of the word of God – James 1:22. We know that whoever is born of God does not sin, but he who is born of God keeps himself (by the power of the Holy Spirit), and the wicked one does not touch him (1 John 5:18). Psalm 91:10 says, “No evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling.”

However, when a Christian deviates from their prescribed path (by transgressing the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus), there is no longer a sacrifice for sins. Judgment and fiery indignation will be its consequence (Hebrews 10:26-27/2 Peter 2:20-22). Such shall suffer torments – Matthew 18:34. For there is no respect of persons with God (Romans 2:11). Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile (Romans 2:9).

Romans 6:16 and 19/13:14 state that we should yield our members to righteousness unto holiness, just as we have yielded our members as servants to uncleanness and iniquity.

Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom,” while Colossians 3:8/Ephesians 5:3 says, “Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth.” James 1:21-22 says, “Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls (from its depravity). But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” Proverbs 4:22 says, “For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh.” Proverbs 3:7-8 says, “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones.”

1 Corinthians 11:29-30 warns that those who eat and drink the Lord’s Supper unworthily eat and drink judgment to themselves, not discerning the Lord’s body. For this reason, many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep (premature death). For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged (1 Corinthians 11:31). Consequently, according to 2 Corinthians 13:5, it’s crucial to regularly evaluate ourselves in light of the Scriptures.

James 3:6, 14-16 states that the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity, and defiles the whole body. Mark 7:20-23 says that what comes out of a person defiles them.

Romans 8:13 warns that you will die if you live according to the flesh. According to the Scriptures, if we swerve from following Christ, it is impossible to renew us to repentance – Hebrews 6:4-6.

In 1 Peter 5:8 and 2 Peter 3:17, the Bible warns us to be watchful lest we become deceived, being led away with the error of the wicked and lose sight of our own steadfastness.

Romans 6:16 presents the choice between sin leading to death or obedience leading to righteousness.

In summary, “sins and diseases” can be interrelated in the sense that sin can have consequences on our physical health and well-being. Sin can lead to sickness while living obediently to God’s Word can lead to health and life.

However, not all sickness is caused by sin. As seen in the case of the man paralyzed in Matthew 9:5-6, not all sickness is caused by personal sin.

Nonetheless, sin can delay or disrupt God’s plan for our health and well-being, and living according to his Word is essential for living a healthy, abundant life.

As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:

But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judges according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: 1 Peter 1:14-17