Emphasis Preaching Journal

There is no question that in the first century people believed that physical healing was a gift from God, given to restore both the body and the spirit of humans. Unfortunately, with the passage of time and the increasing amount of speculation, there is little overlap between the medical profession, which is to heal the body, and the clergy, which is to help heal the human spirit. William Barclay illustrated that point by quoting 16th century French essayist Michale Montaigne, who wrote concerning the education of the young: " 'I would have his limbs trained no less than his brains.