The General Overseer of the Ministry, Bishop Akintayo Asamu, has strongly rebuked religious doctrines that forbid Christians from using orthodox and herbal medicines, labeling such teachings as life-threatening heresies. Speaking today, September 13, 2026, during a live broadcast of the Sunday Service program, "NIWAJU-OLUWA," aired on BRAVE 91.1FM OGBOMOSO, the cleric lamented the untimely deaths of many believers who were deceived into believing that seeking medical aid would sabotage their chance of entering paradise.

Delivering a powerful sermon titled "You and Your Creator: Biblical Doctrine of Medicine," with scriptural anchors from Genesis 1:26-31 and Ezekiel 47:12, Bishop Asamu urged Christians to become deeply rooted in the true word of God. He warned the body of Christ against blindly accepting theological errors that claim using natural remedies is a sin. According to him, God has already provided an abundance of natural resources in creation specifically designed for the sustenance, health, and total well-being of humanity.

The cleric meticulously walked the congregation through biblical accounts, pointing out that Genesis 1:29 and Genesis 9:3 clearly show God giving plants and seeds to humanity for food. He added that Ezekiel 47:12 and Revelation 22:2 explicitly describe the leaves of trees being designated by the Creator for the healing of nations. Apostle Asamu emphasized that historical biblical accounts, including Ezekiel 4:9, highlight the regular and valued use of various grains and legumes like wheat, barley, and beans, proving that physical remedies have always been part of God’s plan.

Bishop Asamu firmly stated that the Holy Scriptures present absolutely no conflict between divine faith and medical science. Instead, the Bible teaches that God restores human health using a combination of supernatural interventions and physical means. To validate the role of medical professionals, he cited Luke 5:31, where Jesus Christ openly acknowledged the necessity of doctors, stating, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick." He also referenced Sirach 38:1–4, which commands people to honor doctors because God created the medical profession and brought healing herbs out of the earth.

To further debunk the anti-medicine narrative, the servant of God provided clear scriptural examples of natural treatments being endorsed by prophets. He cited Isaiah 38:21, where the prophet Isaiah instructed King Hezekiah to apply a poultice of pressed figs to a life-threatening boil to achieve recovery. He also pointed to Jeremiah 8:22, which references the "Balm of Gilead" as a standard physical ointment for treating deep wounds, and noted that Jesus Himself highlighted the use of oil and wine as antiseptics in the parable of the Good Samaritan.

The cleric also drew the attention of believers to the prominent role of medical experts in early church history. He reminded the audience that Luke, the inspired author of the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts, was explicitly referred to by the Apostle Paul in Colossians 4:14 as "the beloved physician." Bishop Asamu noted that Luke`s professional background was highly valued and never condemned by the early church, proving that Christians can work within or patronize the medical profession without any contradiction to their Christian faith.

Addressing targeted medicinal advice in the New Testament, Bishop Asamu brought up Paul’s direct instruction to Timothy in 1 Timothy 5:23, where he was told to "No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities." He explained that this was a clear scriptural mandate to use a physical substance as medication to manage a chronic bodily ailment, cementing the fact that utilizing drugs for healing is completely normal and appropriate in the eyes of God.

Clarifying the linguistic context of the scriptures, the man of God explained the Greek word "Pharmakeia," from which modern words like pharmacy and pharmaceuticals are derived. He made a crucial distinction between the positive use of medicinal botanicals—such as frankincense, myrrh, aloe, and hyssop to heal body tissues—and the negative translation of the word as "sorcery" or "witchcraft" in Galatians 5:20. He explained that the Bible only condemns pharmakeia when it involves mind-altering, toxic, or hallucinogenic herbs used in pagan rituals to manipulate people.

In his concluding remarks, Bishop Asamu stated that the only time scripture warns against medicine is when it becomes an idol that completely replaces a person`s faith in God. Referencing 2 Chronicles 16:12, he explained that King Asa was rebuked not because he saw doctors for his severe foot disease, but because he completely abandoned his trust in God in favor of human strength alone. Ultimately, he declared that biblical doctrine treats medicine and faith as partners, not rivals, urging believers to use herbal and orthodox treatments as a wise application of God’s provisions, while backing it up with prayer.