A Christian View on Medication by Scott Hadden and Theron Messer

This article deals with the question "Is it right for Christians to take medication?" It is our desire that no believer have to be on any unnecessary medication yet sometimes individuals do need short-term medication to enable them to trust the Lord and ,with His guidance, deal with the problem. When one is in deep depression his ability to trust is hindered. Some can occasionally wean off the medication after a short period of time. Others may have a genetic deficiency and their bodies are not sufficiently producing the chemical needed for "normal" brain functioning. These may need to be on medication for a much longer time period. Let's not shoot our wounded, brothers and sisters in Christ, instead let's encourage them to trust Him and walk humbly with Him, dealing with physical problems by using medicines when necessary. MORE