Christians experiencing depression should seek assistance for it immediately and should not assume that their mood disorder is evidence of sin or lack of faith. Just like they visit a doctor when sick, Christians suffering depression should visit their counselor to get assistance as soon as they suspect any possible issues. Keep in mind that the Bible contains many verses reminding us that depression is not a sin, which should serve as an encouragement for those struggling with it! What is the Bible? The Bible is an ancient collection of 66 books that has shaped laws, culture and inspired faith across millennia. It includes wisdom literature, historical writings and prophecies as well as serving as the ultimate set of life guiding principles. It consists of two Testaments, which reflect God’s dealings with Israel and Jesus’ ministry and teachings, respectively. The Old Testament contains 39 books while 27 canonical books compose the New Testament. The Old Testament comprises Law Books (Leviticus and Deuteronomy), History Books (Genesis, Exodus and Joshua), Prophetic Books (Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel), Poetry Books (Psalms Ecclesiastes and Ecclesiastes) as well as Prophetic Books Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel). The New Testament contains Gospels as biographies of Jesus and Epistles that serve as formal letters; poetry books such as Psalms Ecclesiastes are found throughout this volume before concluding with Revelation which provides a comprehensive future forecast. All 40 authors collaborated over 1 600 years on writing these Scriptures that were initially composed using Hebrew, Koine Greek (common Greek) as well as Aramaic. How did God handle feelings of depression? No matter their state of mind, it is crucial for all individuals to prioritize understanding what caused their depression and seeking appropriate treatments. People with spiritual beliefs may find it useful to explore whether their depression could be due to some kind of act of karma or that their suffering is somehow justifiable. Many times when people feel down or sad they become convinced their emotions are sinful and God is angry with them for having problems too large for Him to solve. This leads them down a path toward hopelessness and Continue Reading