The Scriptures teach…that persons have two constituent parts that exist in one unique whole; these constituent parts are called the “body” and “spirit” or the “inner person” and the “outer person.” The two elements may be distinguished but cannot ultimately be separated. Both are an essential aspect of a human being. Christians, therefore, should never discount either the spirit or the body. We do not counsel people to overcome their physical distress with some sort of “mind over matter” willpower. Instead, in harmony with Scripture, we take the body seriously. Scripture affirms that people need food (James 2:15-16), water (Rom. 12:20), and sleep (Eccl. 5:12). Paul affirmed the use of medicinal substances for the body (1 Tim. 5:23).
— Heath Lambert (b. 1979), Theologe, Pastor und Autor
Topics: Illness & Weakness, The Bible & the Word of God
Occasions: For Reflection
Heath Lambert
Heath Lambert (* 1979) ist ein US-amerikanischer baptistischer Theologe, Autor und leitender Pastor der First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. Er ist ein führender Vertreter der biblischen Seelsorgebewegung („Biblical Counseling“), die auf der alleinigen Genügsamkeit der Heiligen Schrift für Lebensfragen beharrt und säkulare Psychologie ablehnt. Für Bibelleser bieten seine Schriften theologische Impulse zu Seelsorge und christlicher Lebensführung, während seine strikte theologische Abgrenzung und gemeindliche Vorgaben zu ethischen Fragen wiederholt Kontroversen auslösten.
All quotes by Heath Lambert (17)
It is better to be a patient of Christ than a doctor of theology.
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Inner dignity remains, even when performance capacity and social role decline.
Anselm Grün
He has chosen not to heal me, but to hold me. The more intense the pain, the closer His embrace.
Joni Eareckson Tada
Having no arms and legs isn't as bad as having no hope!
Nick Vujicic
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Hudson Taylor
Charles Haddon Spurgeon