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The term "morbid" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of morbid thoughts or behaviors can be related to various biblical teachings on the mind, sin, and spiritual health. In a biblical context, morbid can refer to an unhealthy preoccupation with death, sin, or the darker aspects of life, which can lead to spiritual decay and separation from God.
Biblical Context1.
Sin and Death: The Bible often associates sin with death, both physical and spiritual.
Romans 6:23 states, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." A morbid focus on sin without the hope of redemption can lead to despair and hopelessness, contrary to the message of salvation through Jesus Christ.
2.
Renewal of the Mind: Scripture encourages believers to focus on what is pure and uplifting.
Philippians 4:8 advises, "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things." A morbid mindset is counter to the renewal of the mind that Paul speaks of in
Romans 12:2, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
3.
Spiritual Health: The Bible emphasizes the importance of spiritual health and warns against unhealthy obsessions. In
1 Timothy 6:4, Paul warns against those who have "an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions." This can be seen as a form of morbid curiosity that detracts from godly living.
4.
Hope in Christ: The Christian faith offers hope and life, countering any morbid preoccupation with death. Jesus declared in
John 10:10, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." This abundant life is characterized by joy, peace, and a focus on eternal truths rather than the morbid aspects of the fallen world.
5.
Fear of Death:
Hebrews 2:14-15 speaks of Christ's victory over death, "so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death." A morbid fear of death is overcome through faith in Christ, who offers eternal life.
Practical ApplicationBelievers are called to guard their hearts and minds against morbid thoughts that can lead to spiritual stagnation.
Proverbs 4:23 advises, "Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life." Engaging in regular prayer, Bible study, and fellowship with other believers can help maintain a healthy spiritual focus.
In summary, while the Bible does not use the term "morbid," it addresses the underlying issues associated with morbid thoughts and behaviors. By focusing on the hope and life found in Christ, believers can overcome the darkness of sin and death, living in the light of God's truth and grace.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
a.) Not sound and healthful; induced by a diseased or abnormal condition; diseased; sickly; as, morbid humors; a morbid constitution; a morbid state of the juices of a plant.
2. (a.) of or pertaining to disease or diseased parts; as, morbid anatomy.
Greek
3552. noseo -- to be sick... disease. Word Origin from nosos Definition to be sick NASB Word Usage has
a
morbid interest (1),
morbid interest (1). dote. From
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Egg-Shell Christians
... feel things more keenly than others, but it is not this natural nervous sensitiveness
that leads to the results above mentioned, it is amorbid and unnatural...
Self-Examination
... are only two texts in the whole Bible that speak of self-examination, and that neither
of these can at all be made to countenance themorbid self-analysis that...
Egotism of Melancholy. October 16.
... Egotism of Melancholy. October 16.Morbid melancholy results from
subjectivity of mind. The self-contemplating mind, if it be a...
The Christian view of Sorrow
... It would be apt to produce amorbid and ghastly piety; the 'bright lamps' of which
Taylor speaks would still be irradiating only a tomb." (Edinburgh Review No...
And it Should be Remarked in Passing that this Force Upon a Man to...
... the child's, were all truly and almost terribly fruitful; so tragically real that
nothing but her universality and balance prevented them being merelymorbid....
Sober Thinking
... Much self-investigation ismorbid, because it is self-absorbed; and much ismorbid
because it is undertaken only for the purpose of ascertaining one's...
Memory in Another World
... And, there are instances, too, of a still more striking kind, familiar to some of
us how in what people callmorbid states, men remember their childhood, which...
The Maniac
... Moreover, it is worthy of remark that when a poet really wasmorbid it was commonly
because he had some weak spot of rationality on his brain....
Watkinson -- the Transfigured Sackcloth
... than the Egyptian or the Christian dragging the corpse through the banquet; but
we confidently contend that the recognition by Christ of themorbid phases of...
The Exile --Continued.
... which was to surround him with a privacy of protection in trouble, and to be as
the munitions of rocks about him"was something else than amorbid desire for...
Thesaurus
Morbid (1 Occurrence)... 1. (a.) Not sound and healthful; induced by a diseased or abnormal condition; diseased;
sickly; as,
morbid humors; a
morbid constitution; a
morbid state of the
...Inflammation (6 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Amorbid condition of any part of the body, consisting in congestion of
the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth ofmorbid...
Demonology
... except in in the disorders which they cause-there are no materializations, no grotesque
narratives of appearances and disappearances, nomorbid dealing with...
Demoniac (7 Occurrences)
... except in in the disorders which they cause-there are no materializations, no grotesque
narratives of appearances and disappearances, nomorbid dealing with...
Demon (26 Occurrences)
... except in in the disorders which they cause-there are no materializations, no grotesque
narratives of appearances and disappearances, nomorbid dealing with...
Vegetation (18 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) An exuberantmorbid outgrowth upon any part, especially upon the valves
of the heart. Multi-Version Concordance Vegetation (18 Occurrences)....
Jealous (43 Occurrences)
... in matters of interest and affection; apprehensive regarding the motives of possible
rivals, or the fidelity of friends; distrustful; havingmorbid fear of...
Long (2810 Occurrences)
... 17. (v.) To feel a strong ormorbid desire or craving; to wish for something with
eagerness; -- followed by an infinitive, or by after or for. 18....
Longing (40 Occurrences)
... & vb. n.) of Long. 2. (n.) An eager desire; a craving; amorbid appetite; an earnest
wish; an aspiration. Multi-Version Concordance Longing (40 Occurrences)....
Irritation (2 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) A condition ofmorbid excitability or oversensitiveness of an organ or part
of the body; a state in which the application of ordinary stimuli produces...
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