Mental Illness Revisited...

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Esaias

I find most believe 'God can heal'. The question of faith however is to determine that 'God WILL heal'.

And that often seems to require 'the gift of faith' (1 Cor 12) to believe for a healing in a specific instance.

jmo.

Agreed.

[MarieA27]

Originally Posted by Esaias

I find most believe 'God can heal'. The question of faith however is to determine that 'God WILL heal'.

And that often seems to require 'the gift of faith' (1 Cor 12) to believe for a healing in a specific instance.

jmo.

So you need to have the gift of faith to be able to believe that God will heal you in certain, or even dire situations?

[Sasha]

While I don't agree that drugs are the answer to anything and everything, some need them while others seek them.

I have a son who has a high probability of becoming schizophrenic due to his genetic disorder. He is currently not on medication and we won't claim it, however, we can't help but watch his behaviors and hope for the best in his future.

[Aquila]

I believe that we are tri-part beings. We have a body (biological form), soul (mind/psyche), and spirit (living essence). Problems can exist in any one of these parts and thereby affect the others. For example, someone with a genetic or chemical imbalance in the brain has a problem in the "body". However, this also affects the "soul" (or mind). Fixing this can be an issue of diet, medication, or divine healing. Problems rooted in the "soul" (mind) can be resolved through counseling and renewing the mind in accordance to Scripture. Divine healing is also affective for the mind when employed. The disposition of the body and/or the soul can greatly affect the wellbeing of the spirit, though it doesn't alter or change the spirit.

That's my take on it.

[obriencp]

EB, thanks for clarifying your position and replying as you did.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Sasha

While I don't agree that drugs are the answer to anything and everything, some need them while others seek them.

I have a son who has a high probability of becoming schizophrenic due to his genetic disorder. He is currently not on medication and we won't claim it, however, we can't help but watch his behaviors and hope for the best in his future.

Sister please forgive me, but are you referring to the enzyme COMT gene?

[Sasha]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

Sister please forgive me, but are you referring to the enzyme COMT gene?

No sir. My son has a rare genetic condition that's only recorded in about 100 individuals. I will PM you with the info if you like.

[Sasha]

Originally Posted by Aquila

I believe that we are tri-part beings. We have a body (biological form), soul (mind/psyche), and spirit (living essence). Problems can exist in any one of these parts and thereby affect the others. For example, someone with a genetic or chemical imbalance in the brain has a problem in the "body". However, this also affects the "soul" (or mind). Fixing this can be an issue of diet, medication, or divine healing. Problems rooted in the "soul" (mind) can be resolved through counseling and renewing the mind in accordance to Scripture. Divine healing is also affective for the mind when employed. The disposition of the body and/or the soul can greatly affect the wellbeing of the spirit, though it doesn't alter or change the spirit.

That's my take on it.

Aquila, that's a great take!

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by MarieA27

So you need to have the gift of faith to be able to believe that God will heal you in certain, or even dire situations?

Not what I said. I said 'and that often requires' etc etc.

Not 'and that always requires' etc etc.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Sasha

No sir. My son has a rare genetic condition that's only recorded in about 100 individuals. I will PM you with the info if you like.

Please