Gloria Copeland always says that the word of God is like medicine to us.  She says it because God said it first.

Proverbs 4:20-22

My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to a man's whole body.

Proverbs 8:35 For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD.

Proverbs 12:18 Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.


The word of God also says that we can have divine health when we live the way that God instructs us to live.

Proverbs 3:7 & 8

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.  This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.

The words of our mouth will also bring life or tear it down.

Proverbs 15:4 The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.