In this third episode of TGC Q&A’s Christians and Healthcare series, Dr. Bob Cutillo answers the question, “Can protecting my health become an idol?” He addresses:
- What are signs that I’ve made an idol out of pursuing health? (1:40)
- Health as a possession versus a gift (2:40)
- Health as an end versus a means to an end (4:44)
- Anxiety in regard to health (6:33)
- Health and a Christian view of suffering (7:45)
- In what ways does faith intersect with providing the best medical care? (9:15)
- How do I avoid being ruled by fear of getting sick—especially in this pandemic? Is my increased fear normal? (11:57)
- Fear as a normal reaction (12:22)
- God’s work to make us whole (13:48)
- Fighting fear with faith (16:01)
- A warning against arrogance and a story of sacrifice (17:15)
Find more from TGC on this topic:
Cutillo’s Recommended Resources:
- Reclaiming the Body: Christians and the Faithful Use of Modern Medicine by Joel Shuman and Brian Volck
- Pursuing Health in an Anxious Age by Bob Cutillo
- “Health Is Membership” in The Art of the Common Place by Berry Wendell
- “Dr. Matthew’s Passion” by Blaine Harden for The New York Times Magazine
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