2 Chronicles 16:12

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In the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa developed a foot disease and his disease became severe. Yet even in his disease, he did not seek the LORD, but only the doctors.

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  • Jer 17:5 : 5 Individuals Are Challenged to Put Their Trust in the Lord The LORD says,“I will put a curse on people who trust in mere human beings, who depend on mere flesh and blood for their strength, and whose hearts have turned away from the LORD.
  • 2 Chr 28:22 : 22 During his time of trouble King Ahaz was even more unfaithful to the LORD.
  • Mark 5:26 : 26 She had endured a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all that she had. Yet instead of getting better, she grew worse.
  • Rev 3:19 : 19 All those I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent!
  • 1 Chr 10:14 : 14 He did not seek the LORD’s guidance, so the LORD killed him and transferred the kingdom to David son of Jesse.
  • Matt 7:2 : 2 For by the standard you judge you will be judged, and the measure you use will be the measure you receive.
  • Matt 9:12 : 12 When Jesus heard this he said,“Those who are healthy don’t need a physician, but those who are sick do.
  • Mark 2:17 : 17 When Jesus heard this he said to them,“Those who are healthy don’t need a physician, but those who are sick do. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
  • 2 Chr 16:9 : 9 Certainly the LORD watches the whole earth carefully and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him. You have acted foolishly in this matter; from now on you will have war.”
  • Job 13:4 : 4 But you, however, are inventors of lies; all of you are worthless physicians!
  • Jer 8:22 : 22 There is still medicinal ointment available in Gilead! There is still a physician there! Why then have my dear people not been restored to health?
  • Gen 50:2 : 2 Joseph instructed the physicians in his service to embalm his father, so the physicians embalmed Israel.
  • Luke 6:37-38 : 37 Do Not Judge Others“Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you: A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure you use will be the measure you receive.”
  • Col 4:14 : 14 Our dear friend Luke the physician and Demas greet you.

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