Where Does Disease Come From? The Bible's Truth About Sickness and Disease
Introduction: A Misunderstood Source of Sickness
Many Christians today are confused or misled about the origin of sickness and disease. Some believe God uses illness to teach lessons or test faith. Others suggest that suffering from disease may be a sign of divine punishment. But what does the Bible actually say? Is God the author of disease? Or is there another spiritual source?
Let’s examine the Word of God and uncover biblical truth, exposing the roots of illness—whether it comes through sin, demonic influence, or generational curses—and how Jesus Christ provides complete healing and deliverance.
Psalm 103: God Heals, Not Harms
Psalm 103:2-4 (KJV):
"Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies."
This passage is clear: God forgives our sins and heals our diseases. If God were the one sending the disease, He would be contradicting His own Word. Verse 3 reveals that one of the benefits of walking with God is that He is our healer. Nowhere does it say God gives disease—rather, He heals and redeems us from destruction.
If God gave sickness and then healed it, His house would be divided. That would directly oppose the logic of Jesus in Mark 3:24-26:
"If a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand."
The Origin of Disease: Satan, Sin, and Demons
The Bible is clear about who brings destruction:
John 10:10 (KJV): "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."
Jesus came to bring life, not disease. The thief—Satan—is the one who brings destruction, and this includes physical affliction.
Matthew 4:24 speaks of Jesus healing all manner of sickness and demon possession. Jesus cast out demons and healed diseases together, showing the strong link between demonic forces and infirmities.
Matthew 10:1-8 shows Jesus empowering His disciples to heal the sick, cast out devils, and cleanse lepers. Why? Because sickness is not of God.
Luke 13:11-16 further confirms this. Jesus healed a woman who had been bent over for 18 years. He said she had a "spirit of infirmity" and clarified in verse 16:
“And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?”
Satan had bound her—not God. Her disease was directly caused by demonic bondage.
Isaiah 61: Jesus Was Sent to Heal and Deliver
Isaiah 61:1 (KJV):
"The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound."
Luke 4:18 echoes this same mission. Jesus came to:
Preach to the poor.
Heal the brokenhearted.
Proclaim deliverance to captives.
Recover sight to the blind.
Set at liberty those that are bruised.
These are not the works of someone who uses disease to punish. Jesus brought freedom—spiritual, emotional, and physical.
How Sin Opens the Door to Sickness
While all sickness is not caused by personal sin, sin is a legal open door for the enemy to afflict us.
Deuteronomy 28 outlines the blessings of obedience and the curses of disobedience. Disease is listed as one of the curses that come from turning away from God.
Deuteronomy 28:22 (KJV):
"The LORD shall smite thee with a consumption, and with a fever, and with an inflammation..."
But understand this: these were covenant consequences. In the New Covenant, Jesus became the curse for us (Galatians 3:13). He took the punishment upon Himself so we could walk in freedom.
That doesn’t mean sickness no longer exists. It means that the legal right for sickness has been broken through the cross. But many still suffer because they don’t know the truth, or because sin, trauma, or generational curses have allowed demonic spirits of infirmity to attack their bodies.
Generational Curses and Ancestral Iniquities
Exodus 20:5 (KJV): "...visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me."
If your ancestors practiced witchcraft, idolatry, Freemasonry, or sexual sin, those sins can result in curses that manifest as disease, mental illness, or torment.
Deliverance ministry frequently reveals patterns of inherited sicknesses that go back generations. These must be repented of, renounced, and broken in Jesus’ name.
Demonic Manifestation Through Illness
In many deliverance sessions, we see evil spirits manifest physically as pain, disease, or mental torment. A spirit of infirmity might produce chronic fatigue, arthritis, or even cancer. Others include spirits of cancer, lupus, barrenness, migraines, and more.
The good news? Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil.
1 John 3:8 (KJV):
"For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil."
Through repentance, renunciation, and command in Jesus’ name, these spirits can be cast out, and healing can follow.
Why We Must Reject the Lie That God Sends Sickness
To believe God sends sickness is to partner with a lie from the enemy. It robs believers of faith and opens the door to bondage.
God never contradicts Himself. He does not break His promises. If He says He forgives and heals (Psalm 103), that is what He does.
Walking in Healing and Freedom
So how can you or your loved ones experience healing?
Repent of sin (1 John 1:9).
Renounce any involvement in the occult, false religion, or ancestral sin.
Break generational curses in Jesus’ name (Gal. 3:13).
Cast out spirits of infirmity (Mark 16:17).
Stand on healing scriptures like Isaiah 53:5 and Psalm 103:3.
Use anointed oil and the laying on of hands (James 5:14).
Seek deliverance ministry if needed (Luke 10:19).
Healing is part of your covenant inheritance in Christ. Don’t settle for lies that keep you bound. Jesus paid the price for your full deliverance—body, soul, and spirit.
Conclusion: Jesus Is the Healer
Jesus never gave anyone a disease. He never told a person, “This is from My Father.” Instead, He healed all who came to Him in faith. As Hebrews 13:8 says, "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever."
If He healed then, He heals now.
Reject the lie that God sends sickness. Break every agreement with disease, sin, or ancestral bondage. Walk in faith, healing, and victory through Jesus Christ.
With love and truth,
Teresa Morin
President of Touch of God Int’l Ministries
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Of Healing and Deliverance, Ordained Minister, Public Speaker
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