Son, before I answer your question, I have to clearly state that the world I address here is the 2.3 billion ‘Christian’ world… the world you are referring to is the world around us. Just remember though that there are no guarantees. Grown-ups in this western world are stubborn, especially when it revolves around health and the Bible. And when it specifically comes to the latter, most of them will highly likely just quickly run away out of fear, not prepared to read end out sadly. In doing so they simply deny themselves the freedom you and I have in Christ under this lovely tree… a freedom so foreign and out of line with the pseudo freedom which is commonly written about all over in the world around the Bible. When people run away it is meant to be. It is up to God for people to be curious enough to explore ‘foreign’ roads. Jesus prophetically said that only a few find life. Reality can be one’s worst enemy… the reality of one’s inner being shown outwardly at most unexpected- and inconvenient times. Inner feelings can only be kept hidden for so long… until they are triggered. When it comes to illness, ‘Christians’ are not aware that true healing and true faith are inseparable from one another. And because of that, they get panicky and make the wrong decisions. Just by taking into account the mere fact of the common mindset they have with the rest of the world, believing in ‘free will’, the heavy-traffic broad road comes to mind. The broad road of destructive self-reliance runs throughout the globe wreaking havoc on human health… as payment for not submitting to God in humble dependence. “Free Will” and “Self-Reliance” are two cohorts that refute God’s supreme Sovereignty in all. The broad road Jesus talked about, leads to destruction. Plain statistics show the devastating state the world as a whole is in today. The so-called ‘Christian’ church is not off the hook as reality so clearly shows in terms of attitude and health in its members. Nevertheless, there is always the good news in everything. The second passage, after the one immediately following, clearly states that all people will eventually find the road that leads to everlasting life. Matthew 7:14 “But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” – New International Version 1 Corinthians 15:22-23 “ 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23 But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him.” – New International Version And who belongs to the Lord? All belong to the Lord. All is all. 1 Corinthians 10:26 “For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof.” – King James Bible There is no exclusivity in this verse. This in itself is so far reaching… and ONLY good news for all mankind. But… sigh… too many will not like this irrefutable truth. But Son, it is not within us two to change the world. Only God can. We must only plant the seeds and let Him grow them. Proverbs 16:9 “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.” – New International Version Since your question covers such a vast area, a myriad of elements are needed to be addressed and clarified before one can even begin to grasp what God’s grace entails in terms of illness, suffering and wholeness. Each of these elements needs to be scrutinized in detail. Important to know is… God Himself created all illnesses and suffering and this is a fundamental Truth that needs to be taken into account on all levels. Isaiah 45:7 “I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the LORD, do all these things.” – New International Version The Bible clearly states that our sufferings are common around the world and that God will provide a way out for us to endure. 1 Corinthians 10:13 “No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.” – New American Standard Bible In order for us to endure, we must follow God’s rules and opt for the escape which He provides. Just to briefly summarize… the ‘Christian’ world is ill, because… • The ‘Christian world relies upon man and his resources and not upon God and God’s resources. Jeremiah 8:22 “Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then isn’t the health of the daughter of my people recovered?” – World English Bible Please note that the Greek in original text for “physician” here is “healer”. Taken into account what the following verse reflects, worldly doctors cannot heal. Modern day reality underscores that. Just pure statistics around iatrogenesis proves to be horrendous. Why? Because pharmacopoeia is the medical means of treatment… which means sorcery / witchcraft (Strong’s #5333 φαρμάκοις). This is justifiably a very serious accusation and over centuries this treatment has become the norm… sad as it is. But… even that is according to God’s will… as part of the calamity in Isaiah 45:7. So then… no finger pointing here… strictly red flag planting. A wake-up call. Mark 5:26 “She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she grew worse” - New International Version • The ‘Christian’ world trusts man, instead of God. Academic credentials within the medical arena are idolised. Jeremiah 17:5 “This is what the LORD says: "Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the LORD.” – New International Version • The ‘Christian’ world has no endurance within adversity, simply because it neither knows Jesus Christ, nor His power. Reality is proof. Matthew 22:29 “But Jesus answered them, “You are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God.” – English Standard Version • The ‘Christian’ world has no inner peace. Their lack of love is obvious on all levels. John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – New International Version • The ‘Christian’ world cannot afford to take enough time off to heal. It needs quick fixes… because of money and self-reliance. Hebrews 13:5 “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."” – New International Version When it comes to illness, order and inner peace are the two key elements crucial for total healing and endurance within any pathological condition at hand. And for these two elements to come into effect, there are three indispensable things that first have to be put into place… 1. knowing the true Jesus Christ of the Bible… the Founder of our illnesses, 2. trusting the true Jesus Christ of the Bible… the Healer of all, and 3. deeply revering the true Jesus Christ of the Bible… the Biochemist of love. These three are only possible when we start with persistent and humble prayer and petitions to the Holy Spirit to reveal to us the ultimate Truth around Jesus Christ and His sacrificial death. This ultimate Truth is that ALL mankind is already saved through His death and that there is no such thing as an everlasting damnation. Yes, there will be painful judgement for all, but salvation is already being taken care of by Christ. Judgement is to be discussed in detail at a later stage though… a discussion bringing clarification and joy to all. We simply HAVE to find this Truth, otherwise there can be neither true healing, nor wholeness at all. And we need to do this with an open Bible… day by day. Then all three points above will start falling into place. The beauty when one indeed finds the Truth is that nobody can either disrupt one’s peace, or be a threat. To be bold for Christ just comes automatically. The false doctrine of everlasting condemnation keeps people in bondage and constant fear. The Truth sets free. Then one identifies with Paul, who could not wait to be with Christ. To embark on God’s healing journey is to never ever have to look back again. It’s a new life in becoming… a life beyond expectation.