--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Yet the Bible also talks about diseases…" description: "\"“Yet the Bible also talks about diseases, both of the body and mind, and Jesus heals these diseased people. Ergo, while it is true that we can all be m..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5a8/thomas-d-taylor-7968_bible_yet-the-bible-also-talks-about-diseases_3116846.jpg" --- # Yet the Bible also talks about diseases, both of the body… ![“Yet the Bible also talks about diseases, both of the body and mind, and Jesus heals these diseased people. Ergo, while it is true that we can all be made in God's image theologically, it is also true theologically that there are attributes of our makeup which are not Holy, and which need to be…” quote by Thomas D. Taylor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5a8/thomas-d-taylor-7968_bible_yet-the-bible-also-talks-about-diseases_3116846.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5a8/thomas-d-taylor-7968_bible_yet-the-bible-also-talks-about-diseases_3116846.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5a8/thomas-d-taylor-7968_bible_yet-the-bible-also-talks-about-diseases_3116846.jpg) > ““Yet the Bible also talks about diseases, both of the body and mind, and Jesus heals these diseased people. Ergo, while it is true that we can all be made in God's image theologically, it is also true theologically that there are attributes of our makeup which are not Holy, and which need to be healed or gotten rid of, physical and mental disorders and affectations comprising some of these, and our sinful nature comprising the rest.   Chunk”” [Thomas D. Taylor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-d-taylor/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Humans reflect created in God's image but also inherit sinful and disordered aspects that require spiritual and mental healing. **In simple terms:** We are partly divine, partly flawed, needing healing. Key Takeaway Seek holistic healing of body and soul. Themes theity human nature healing psychology spirituality Mood reflective serious Type theological motivational When to use this quote - Counseling - faith-based therapy - personal growth - church outreach Key Concepts Sinful nature divine image mental health physical illness Questions to Reflect On - How do you reconcile divine image with personal flaws? - What steps can you take toward holistic healing? 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