The Spiritual Root of Physical Problems

Scripture is clear of the connection between Truth and health, especially of spiritual issues. And a weakness of standing on Truth can often lead to many physical problems (physical ailments or diseases). A spiritual root can be traced to many physical problems.

The spiritual root of so many diseases and discomforts is abundantly identified in the Holy Scriptures.

We found a pastor in Molena, Georgia (Pleasant Valley Church) who had written a book, A More Excellent Way, that gives numerous physical bodily issues with Scripture references to the spiritual root of these issues. It is our go-to book for ministering to many.

Pastor Wright points out one such ailment: fibromyalgia. One such spiritual root of many issues is stress. Actually, it is commonly recognized by most everyone that stress can be destructive to our bodies. What is not commonly recognized is that stress has a spiritual root.

What causes stress? Unbelief, lack of trust in God, unresolved conflict…the list goes on and on. Fear and anxiety work closely with stress. All are caused by our turning from our Source of Spiritual Life (not losing our salvation), and negating the Supernatural Spiritual Life from being experienced.

Here is an interesting point: It is not like we are being dirty, rotten, stinking sinners in physical habits, and those causing our issues. But not being aware of the hidden damage to our bodies of sins such as unbelief, unforgiveness, murmuring, etc.