Some Christians never ask for God's healing for physical ailments. In other congregations if a person has any physical ailment it is felt to reflect a lack of faith on the person's part. Medical futility, to be discussed further in chapter nine, has an important bearing on the finances of long-term care. If we could accurately predict when further intervention is truly futile, it would simplify decision-making. At present, this is not really possible.
Some Christian thinkers talk about the redemptive merit of suffering.
God remains in control, and we remain in subjection to his will. This might prompt some animated discussion in your group. I believe this is absolutely wrong. This runs directly counter to the basic tenets of utilitarianism. Job is a complicated, fascinating book, and it underscores the fact that God does not always make his thoughts or intentions clear to us.