works of mercy: visit the sick

works of mercy: visit the sick by ric gustafson


Some people in this world view disease as punishment for sin. Jesus on the other hand does not use ritual defilement with moral defilement. Jesus stated that disease was an image of sin not evidence of sinfulness in the person. Jesus touched and healed lepers. To Jesus, sickness was not identified with sinfulness. Jesus wants us to visit the sick not cure them. By visiting the sick we bring dignity to the sufferer. Jesus calls us to honor human dignity by visiting the sick.
Jesus warns that whatever we do to the least of these, we do to him.


research help: ' The Work of Mercy' by Mark P Shea


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric