Who or What Causes Sickness?
In briefly searching the Scriptures, I’ve found at least twenty-seven clear references that prove sickness is often a manifestation of God’s wrath against sin.75 For example, a brief glance at the 28th chapter of Deuteronomy leaves no doubt that God uses sickness as a punishment for disobedience. Furthermore, there are four clear references indicating that Satan afflicts people with sickness and disease (often as the agent of God’s wrath or discipline).76 Therefore, if Jesus has saved us from God’s wrath and from Satan’s dominion, then why would we ever think that God wants us to remain sick? I realize some have reasoned that God wants us to remain sick to teach us some lesson or develop character in us, but you won’t find such logic in the Bible. Jesus never told anyone who came to Him for healing, “I want you to remain sick so you’ll learn a lesson and develop character.” No, Jesus healed all who came to Him seeking physical healing. Yes, God may permit sickness to attack a Christian
