Debunk this common myth around Divine Healing
- Admin
- Apr 22
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 27
April 22, 2025
"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us"
- Romans 5:8 (NKJV)
Myths are widely held beliefs that, despite their popularity, are fundamentally untrue. They often take the form of narratives, tales, and folklore, passed down through generations, addressing various themes and issues. Biblically speaking, myths can be falsehoods about God's Word, emerging from misinterpretations and divergent doctrines (1 Timothy 6:3-5 WEB). In John 8:32, we are encouraged to "know the truth," which liberates us from the shackles of these myths.
One area where many unfounded myths exist is healing. Healing is fundamentally the process of restoring health to the body and its organs. A prevalent myth claims that sin hinders healing, suggesting that a person's unhealed state is a direct result of their sins. However, this notion does not hold up under scrutiny.
The story of the man healed at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5:1-15 serves to dispel this myth. Jesus visited Jerusalem for a Jewish feast and encountered a man who had been ill for a long time. Notably, during their first interaction, Jesus did not ask about the man’s sin history; instead, He simply asked if he wanted to be well (v. 6). After the man expressed his desire, Jesus healed him. It was only later, when Jesus saw him in the temple, that He cautioned him to sin no more (v. 14).
Healing is a gift, freely given, rooted in grace, not contingent upon our perfection
In James 5:14-15, we find a clear biblical protocol for seeking healing. The passage instructs us to call upon the elders to pray for the sick and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord (v. 14). The prayers offered in faith will save the sick person, and if there are sins, they will be forgiven.
Similarly, in Mark 2:1-12, Jesus forgives the sins of the paralytic lowered through the roof (v. 5). To clarify His authority, He posed a thought-provoking question: “Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Arise, take up your bed and walk’?” (v. 9). This question highlights that while forgiving sins is a profound act, healing is comparatively easier.
While we must acknowledge the reality of sin and its consequences, it is crucial to understand that sin does not obstruct the healing power of God. Jesus’ attitude towards us is one of love, irrespective of our shortcomings. If He required sinlessness as a condition for healing, He would be contradicting His very nature. As Romans 5:8 beautifully states, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Let us embrace the truth of God's healing power and His unconditional love, stepping away from myths that bind us. Healing is a gift, freely given, rooted in grace, not contingent upon our perfection.
Song of Worship
Jesus loves me, this I know,
for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong;
they are weak, but he is strong
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
Prayer - Dear Lord, I cancel every wrongly held thought or belief about my sin being the reason for being unhealed. Regardless of my sin, according to Your Word, I am healed in Jesus’ name. Amen.
