Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. Prayer for the sick is clearly enjoined. The use of olive oil was one of the best remedial agencies known to the ancients. They used it internally and externally.
Some physicians prescribe it today.
The conclusion in James is we have God and medicine, God and the doctor, and that is precisely where we are today. The best physicians believe in God and want the help of prayer. The doctor cooperates with God in nature. I believe our emphasis should be on prayer. In the context of this section from James, it is prayer that is accomplishing astounding results.