The Latter-day Saint (LDS) Perspective
The Latter-day Saints view both the Bible and the Book of Mormon as scripture. Matthew, Paul, and the prophet Alma teach that Christ's empathetic and sacrificial healing is a standard practice and aligns perfectly with LDS theology.
Submitting to all authority, including Moses, the prophets, Jesus, and all those whose names appear in the Book of Life, is consistent with the LDS belief in a continuous line of priesthood authority and prophetic stewardship throughout history.
He Bore Our Wounds
The miracles of Jesus exemplified a profound personal sacrifice. Scripture indicates that each healing, every deliverance, and every act of compassion incurred a cost. Matthew confirms that Christ’s miracles were a fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy: “He took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses” (Matthew 8:17).
The Apostle Paul exemplified a similar approach, stating that he had "become weak to gain the weak" (1 Corinthians 9:22), which reflects the compassion embodied by Christ. Additionally, the Book of Mormon supports this notion by declaring that the Messiah would “take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people” (Alma 7:11).
To abide in Christ is to surrender everything to Him and to attune ourselves to His voice. As Jesus stated, “Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you” (John 15:3). Healing commences the moment we heed His voice, for He dwells in the Father. As we read the Holy Scriptures, we recognize and submit to the full extent of God's authority in Heaven and on Earth. His authority is manifested through individuals such as Moses (Exodus 7:1), the prophets (Jeremiah 1:9), Jesus (Matthew 28:18), and all those whose names are inscribed in the Book of Life (Revelation 2:26).