I found this article quite interesting, particularly this part:
The use of medical science is not at odds with our prayers of faith and our reliance on priesthood blessings. When a person requested a priesthood blessing, Brigham Young would ask, “Have you used any remedies?” To those who said no because “we wish the Elders to lay hands upon us, and we have faith that we shall be healed,” President Young replied: “That is very inconsistent according to my faith. If we are sick, and ask the Lord to heal us, and to do all for us that is necessary to be done, according to my understanding of the Gospel of salvation, I might as well ask the Lord to cause my wheat and corn to grow, without my plowing the ground and casting in the seed. It appears consistent to me to apply every remedy that comes within the range of my knowledge, and [then] to ask my Father in Heaven … to sanctify that application to the healing of my body.”
Thanks, Leah, for sharing the link!
2 comments:
I remember that quote from Brigham Young--totally love it. The gospel doesn't have to be at odds with the world or science or modern medicine; in my mind they all go hand in hand.
Okay, maybe it does have to be at odds with the world in a certain sense (natural man, etc.), but you know what I mean. :)
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