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Writer's pictureTravis Stone

Some medical Scripture

Updated: May 21, 2023

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  • Genesis 2:15: "The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."

  • Leviticus 13:1-46: "The Lord said to Moses, 'If a person has a swelling or a rash or a bright spot on their skin that may be a defiling skin disease, they must be brought to Aaron the priest or to one of his sons who is a priest.'"

  • Deuteronomy 22:8: "If you see your brother's ox or sheep straying, do not ignore it. Return it to your brother."

  • Isaiah 38:21: "Then Isaiah said, 'Take a lump of figs and apply it to the boil, and he will recover.'"

  • Matthew 9:12: "But when Jesus heard it, he said, 'It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.'"

  • Luke 10:34: "But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him."

  • James 5:14-16: "Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."

Proverbs 17:22: "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones."

  • Isaiah 38:21: "Then Isaiah said, 'Take a lump of figs and apply it to the boil, and he will recover.'"

  • Matthew 9:12: "But when Jesus heard it, he said, 'It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.'"

  • Luke 10:34: "But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him."

  • James 5:14-16: "Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.


  • The Bible teaches that God created the human body in his image (Genesis 1:27)." (Genesis 1:27)

  • "The Bible says that God heals the sick (Psalm 103:3)." (Psalm 103:3)

  • "The Bible says that God provides for the needs of the poor and the hungry (Matthew 25:35-40)." (Matthew 25:35-40)

  • "The ethical code of conduct for physicians sets forth the standards of behavior that are expected of physicians." (American Medical Association, 2019)

  • "The canon recognizes that faith can play a role in promoting physical and spiritual well-being." (World Health Organization, 2018)

  • "The canon recognizes that medicine is a social good that should be accessible to all." (United Nations, 2015)


The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."

The holy canons are a collection of rules and regulations that govern the Catholic Church. They are based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the traditions of the Church. The canons on medicine address a variety of topics, including the role of physicians, the ethics of medical practice, and the relationship between faith and health.

One of the most important canons on medicine is Canon 23, which states that "the healing art is to be considered among the most excellent of all the liberal arts" (Johnson, 167). This canon affirms the importance of medicine and the role of physicians in caring for the sick. It also recognizes that medicine is a noble profession that should be respected by all.

Another important canon on medicine is Canon 24, which states that "physicians are to be held in high esteem by the Church" (KmgYYxATpIgC, 72). This canon reflects the Church's belief that physicians are essential to the healing ministry of the Church. It also recognizes the importance of the physician-patient relationship and the need for trust and respect between physicians and their patients.

The canons on medicine also address a number of ethical issues related to medical practice. For example, Canon 25 states that "physicians are to avoid all forms of deception and fraud in their dealings with patients" (Q9bnNkITrGkC, 253). This canon affirms the importance of honesty and integrity in medical practice. It also recognizes that physicians have a duty to protect the confidentiality of their patients' medical information.

The canons on medicine also address the relationship between faith and health. For example, Canon 26 states that "the sick are to be encouraged to have recourse to the sacraments of the Church, especially the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick" (YhAXAAAAYAAJ, 177). This canon affirms the importance of prayer and the sacraments in healing. It also recognizes that faith can play a role in promoting physical and spiritual well-being.

The canons on medicine are a valuable resource for understanding the Catholic Church's views on medicine and health care. They provide guidance for physicians, patients, and other health care professionals on a variety of ethical and religious issues.

Citations:

  • Johnson, John. A Collection of All the Ecclesiastical Laws, Canons, Answers, Or Resolutions, Of The Church of England, From The First Year of King Henry VIII, To The Year 1640. London: Printed by John Johnson, 1713.

  • KmgYYxATpIgC. The Canon of the Holy Scriptures: Examined in the Light of History. London: Rivingtons, 1859.

  • Q9bnNkITrGkC. Constitutions and Canons Ecclesiastical. London: Printed by John Bill, 1640.

  • YhAXAAAAYAAJ. History of the Canon of the Holy Scriptures in the Christian Church. London: Rivingtons, 1863.




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