Can Christian suffers from depression? Is depression due to sin?

Christian and Depression

Mental illness such as depression or clinical depression s a mood disorder and a medical condition that can be treated with medical and other helps.

It is possible for a Christian to be suffering from mental illness such as depression and yet be in the will of God. Christians struggles with mental health challenges and mental illness as well. But it is possible to have a mental disorder yet be close to God and derive strong support from a growing relationship with Christ.

Christian communities should lovingly welcome the sufferers into congregations by understanding them better and supporting them in practical ways.

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