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Medical Science

Nowhere in the ministry of Jesus do you see Him condemning physicians, though He mentions them a number of times.

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Medical Science

Medicines used to heal sickness are not condemned in the Bible.

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Medical science

Certainly we can go to medical sources and take advantage of the scientific advances they have to offer, with the full confidence that this positive act on our part in no way interferes with God's ability to heal supernaturally should that prove to be His will.

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Medical Science

Physical procedures cannot be evaluated based on spiritual criteria.

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Medical Science

Surgical interventions, pharmacological prescriptions and other medical procedures (whether diagnostic, preventive or curative) must be evaluated on their own merits and on their own terms.

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Medical science

One physical method is not more godly than another; one physical method is not necessarily more in harmony with the Bible than another. Physical healing-of any and every sort-must be distinguished from divine, miraculous, supernatural healing.

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Medical science

-Stitching a gash in one's arm is just as physical as open-heart surgery. 
-Special diets and supplements for cancer just as physical as surgery.
-Fasting is physical
-Cancer treatments are physical
-To extract a decayed tooth is the same as taking out a tumor.

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Member responsibility

Seek the most competent professional help.

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Member responsibility

Members able to take advantage of medical science knowing it does not detract from faith in God.

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Member responsibility

Healing should not be taken lightly

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Member responsibility

Healing is conditional.  We must diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord our God.  Do what is right in His eyes.  Keep the commandments.

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Member responsibility

The promise of healing is conditional and predicated on obedience.

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Member responsibility

A vital component of a good health program is a balanced diet which includes wholesome, natural foods and which excludes (as much as is practical in our society) processed foods such as sugars and starches, and artificially flavored and preserved foods.

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Member responsibility

The right amounts of exercise, sleep and relaxation are  important.

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Member responsibility

Maintaining a positive mental outlook and a peaceful mental attitude by eliminating (or at least attenuating) stress and flares of emotion is being increasingly recognized by modern health specialists as an essential health principle, considering the enormous effects (called "psychosomatic") that the mind exerts on the body.

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Member responsibility

Caution should be taken to prevent accidents and bodily harm (without becoming obsessive or paranoid in the process.)

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