{
  "id": 535485,
  "title": "Christians urged to balance faith with healthcare",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/christians-urged-to-balance-faith-with-healthcare",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-11T05:13:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/christians-urged-to-balance-faith-with-healthcare/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Angel Abena Tiwaa, a Medical Officer, has encouraged Christians to integrate their faith in divine healing with practical health measures and medical treatment. During a \"Health Sunday\" service organized by Resurrection Power and Living Bread Ministries International, she advised Christians not to depend solely on prayer for healing, but to seek professional medical care, follow expert advice, and adopt healthy habits. In a talk titled \"Stewarding the Family’s Health,\" Dr. Tiwaa suggested three pathways to health: faith in divine healing, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and relying on professional healthcare. While Christians can trust God for miraculous healings, Dr. Tiwaa stressed the importance of recognizing when medical assistance is needed and adhering to medical guidance. She quoted James 5:14-15 and Isaiah 53:5 as biblical evidence supporting the belief in divine healing. Despite this, she cautioned against viewing divine health care as guaranteed, urging believers to cultivate their faith and spiritual growth through prayer, scripture study, and reflection. According to Dr. Tiwaa, spiritual maturation involves reading the Bible, meditating, and praying. She emphasized that salvation is the starting point of a Christian's journey, and believers must continue to grow spiritually, learning to follow the Holy Spirit's guidance. Dr. Tiwaa also pointed out that factors like diet, stress, and sleep can significantly impact physical and mental health, urging families to consume nutritious foods, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, and manage stress. Using Proverbs 17:22, she noted, \"A joyful heart is a great medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.\" Although medicine has its limitations, she maintained that this should not discourage Christians from seeking professional healthcare. Dr. Tiwaa reminded patients to follow medical advice and ask healthcare professionals about their conditions, treatments, and preventive measures. She urged parents to protect, nurture, and prepare their children, treating their health as a gift. Dr. Tiwaa viewed health stewardship as extending beyond hospital visits, urging individuals and families to proactively safeguard their well-being. She advised families to seek reputable health information and use social media for health education while being careful about online sources. Lastly, she encouraged parents to promote physical activity, offer healthier food options, and limit sugar-sweetened drinks, while staying informed about children's developmental milestones and their overall well-being.",
  "summary": "Dr Angel Abena Tiwaa, a Medical Officer, has urged Christians to combine faith in divine healing with healthy lifestyles and professional medical care.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}