1 Samuel 26:1-28:25
John 11:1-54
Psalm 117:1-2
Proverbs 15:22-23
Question of the day: Why was Jesus "still angry" in verse 38?
Jesus had been subjected to questions and comments of people wondering why he didn't come sooner, as if he could heal someone thereby stopping death, yet not believing that he could reverse death. He had people saying, if he could heal a blind man, why couldn't he raise Lazarus? He was experiencing a lack of faith all around him, which no doubt upset him. Yet he could also have been angry at the consequences of sin, and the fact that death has too happen at all.
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I was just curious about some of the passages on Saul in the book of 1 Samuel. It says that God placed a "tormenting spirit" on Saul because of his disobedience. It also says that David was a comfort to him with his music. Would this translate as mental illness-like schizophrenia or multiple personality disorder? What would be the comparison for today's times?
ReplyDeleteThe Bible records instances of God using "tormenting" or "evil" spirits to motivate people. In each case the people were in opposition to God and not living according to his will. While it would be a mistake to equate mental illness with demon possession, we need to heed the words of C.S. Lewis, "There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them. They themselves are equally pleased by both errors, and hail a materialist or a magician with the same delight."
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