17 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Sin is a sickness that needs to be healed.
When sin entered the world through the disobedience of our first parents, it created a sickness that cannot be healed by any medicine that humanity can come up with. Since the beginning of time, humanity has been trying to solve its problem of sin, but has fallen short every time. Sin is not a physical problem, but a spiritual problem that impacts the whole essence of humanity.
Humans are a three-part being: body, spirit, and soul. God created us this way. Genesis 2:7 reads, “7And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” In other words, God created man’s body, breathed a part of His Spirit into man’s body, and man came alive. Paul says it like this in 1 Thessalonians 5:23 “23And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” This three-part being understanding helps one to know that sin is not just a physical problem. It helps one to understand that there is more than what one can see with the naked eye. Therefore, sin needs to be healed, and the only way that can happen is that the sinner receives the gift of salvation from God.
One may wonder why humans can do the terrible and horrific things they do to other human beings. Where is their conscience? Do they have any morality? Humanity is born sick in sin and needs a savior to heal the sickness. Everyone needs to be saved from sin. 2 Thessalonians 2 explains why some human beings can do these things. It says in the 6th-7th verse, “And now you know what is holding him back, so that he may be revealed at the proper time. For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way. (NIV)” If one is not raised with some teaching of right from wrong, the enemy can lead them astray. Anyone can fall into this category. However, God loves us so much that He allows us to come in contact with someone who will give us what we need to have a relationship with Him. Only God can heal the sickness of sin.
Only God can heal the Sickness of Sin.
God gave a remedy for the sickness of sin, and that is the belief in Jesus Christ, His Son. John 3:17 (KJV) “17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” Sin affects all of humanity, but God gave a healing balm that can reach everyone who believes. Psalm 107:20 (KJV) “20He sent his word, and healed them, And delivered them from their destructions.” John 1:1 (KJV) “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:14 (KJV) “14And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” John 1:11–12 (KJV) “11He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:” Romans 10:13 (KJV) “13For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” God wants all to be healed of the sickness of sin and has provided the way so that we will have no excuse.
Final Thoughts.
The Bible elaborates on Sin being a sickness that needs to be healed. God did not leave the restoration of humanity to humanity. God did not leave the healing of sin to the world. Because the sickness of sin could not be healed by human means, God Himself decided to devise a plan to complete the healing process. Through Jesus Christ, God saves those who subscribe to the plan of salvation. If one confesses with their mouth and believes in their heart, they will be saved. Salvation heals the sickness of sin and puts one in the right standing with God.