What were those parents thinking? They gave us jabs to keep us from getting Smallpox, Polio, Measles, Chickenpox, Mumps, Lock Jaw, Diphtheria. Oh, that's right. They were thinking that a jab was better than a lethal disease. They were thinking about the other boys and girls in our society who had died or been crippled by sickness. They were thinking about entire regions being decimated by plagues.
I realize that some medications have been harmful (at least to some people). I realize that we have ailments today that we did not use to have (and may be the result of medical mistakes). I realize that the COVID thing was a catastrophe in so many ways, and the love of money will lead people to do things that are harmful to other people.
I realize that is sometimes a mistake and a danger to blindly follow the experts though they may be trained in medicine. I also realize that some people are so convinced that they know more about health and healing than anyone else and they know more about everyone else's physical condition and health needs than those who are actually dealing with sickness or disabilities.
I don't always know what is the best thing for myself (and sometimes I do). I don't presume to have all of the answers for other people or for the children of other people.
I have yet to meet anyone that I would want to make all of my personal health choices (doctors or self appointed health gurus). Sometimes people suffer with issues that are a total mystery to other people. Some people think they are smart enough or wise enough or educated enough to make health decisions for everyone else.
However, I have noticed that those same people (as well-intentioned as they may be), have made some decisions (or they are making decisions), which are obviously wrong.
We should all be as well informed as possible, about the essential issues of life. And we should consider good counsel, given by responsible people. But we all must make our own decisions about various issues of life. Don't let others shame you or intimidate you into doing something you believe is the wrong choice.
Seek God. Don't fear what other people say or think. It is possible to make honest mistakes, while trying to do that which we believe God wants us to do. We are not all-wise or all-knowing. It is wrong to presume on God, but it is also wrong to be intimidated by popular trends. Remember, faith is not to be confused with presumption, and "one size does not fit all," even when it comes to medicine or diet.
Medicine is not an exact science, either for the well trained or the strong willed, opinionated, lay person. Be as faithful to God's word and sensitive to His leading as you can be. Be humble and open to instruction. But don't let someone else usurp the authority of the Holy Spirit in your life.
I realize that some medications have been harmful (at least to some people). I realize that we have ailments today that we did not use to have (and may be the result of medical mistakes). I realize that the COVID thing was a catastrophe in so many ways, and the love of money will lead people to do things that are harmful to other people.
I realize that is sometimes a mistake and a danger to blindly follow the experts though they may be trained in medicine. I also realize that some people are so convinced that they know more about health and healing than anyone else and they know more about everyone else's physical condition and health needs than those who are actually dealing with sickness or disabilities.
I don't always know what is the best thing for myself (and sometimes I do). I don't presume to have all of the answers for other people or for the children of other people.
I have yet to meet anyone that I would want to make all of my personal health choices (doctors or self appointed health gurus). Sometimes people suffer with issues that are a total mystery to other people. Some people think they are smart enough or wise enough or educated enough to make health decisions for everyone else.
However, I have noticed that those same people (as well-intentioned as they may be), have made some decisions (or they are making decisions), which are obviously wrong.
We should all be as well informed as possible, about the essential issues of life. And we should consider good counsel, given by responsible people. But we all must make our own decisions about various issues of life. Don't let others shame you or intimidate you into doing something you believe is the wrong choice.
Seek God. Don't fear what other people say or think. It is possible to make honest mistakes, while trying to do that which we believe God wants us to do. We are not all-wise or all-knowing. It is wrong to presume on God, but it is also wrong to be intimidated by popular trends. Remember, faith is not to be confused with presumption, and "one size does not fit all," even when it comes to medicine or diet.
Medicine is not an exact science, either for the well trained or the strong willed, opinionated, lay person. Be as faithful to God's word and sensitive to His leading as you can be. Be humble and open to instruction. But don't let someone else usurp the authority of the Holy Spirit in your life.
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