The first question that came to mind on reading this is did Christ modify His healing ministry according to the sinful consequence of the disease presented to Him? I don’t know the answer but it seems key to the principle.

Also, as a Scot, whose own nation has plenty health problems caused by sinful choices, how are these sins that qualify for reduced expenditure to be qualified. It’s easy to focus on the headline sins of sexual immorality or drug addiction, but for instance, would gluttony leading to heart disease be included, or smoking leading to lung cancer? Reducing expenditure due to sinful choices necessarily leads to a gradation of these sinful choices and a decision as to which sinful choices should be covered and which not covered. Do we have the right to make these judgements? Does every sinful choice negate the policy?

I am wondering if the justice system is not the better place to penalise sinful choices and to leave healthcare to mercifully treat the consequences? These are questions. It’s not a issue I had considered before. They are not questions we often face over here with our NHS.

Would you be willing to address any issues related to church deaconal works etc, as the Lord allows you time and thought? I was desirous to ask you before this whole national health rig-a-ma-rol, but it seems like a good time to throw in the request! I know you have studied Edwards, and there may be others, who have thoughts on church deaconal ministries, but as the Lord provides you insight or a burden for discussing that section of church ministry, please feel free to share!
You or your wife may enjoy the author Atul Gawande, a doctor who has a chapter in his book “Better” about the topic of medical liability, etc. He is easy to read and covers some interesting topics as a surgeon. He is also gifted as a writer too!
Preach, Teach, Write, and Minister on… Brother! Thanks

Thanks for sharing!