Healing

This says a lot about the “strong” members of most churches, and one could think similar thoughts about those who go to medical doctors.  Regardless, according to Biblical Law, this is idolatry, and is punishable by death, and so the call to pray for the idolater is not biblical either and is in vain.

Source: NTM Mission News

Brais, pastor of a Yanomami church in Brazil, was saddened to hear this week that one of the believers asked a witchdoctor to perform a healing ceremony. Brais along with several other church leaders had just returned from the large inter-tribal Bible conference.

Mario, one of those who attended, returned to find his wife, Susanna, was ill. She was considered to be one of the stronger believers in the Yanomami church but in the face of illness wanted to use a witchdoctor.

Mario lay in his hammock and watched as witchcraft was performed on his wife. He did not suggest trusting God and allowed the ceremony to proceed.

Brais prayed for the couple to realize this was not pleasing to God. Missionary Mike Hartman talked with Mario and Susanna concerning their return to witchcraft. He and Brais then prayed for the couple.

Pray for wisdom for Brais as he leads and directs the church. Pray also for Mario and Susanna who have resorted to witchcraft rather than looking to God for healing. Pray that they will reject the portions of culture that do not line up with Scriptural principles and will trust in God alone.

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