BIBLICAL VS. SECULAR COUNSELING?
THERE'S A
BIG
DIFFERENCE !
FAITH FAMILY COUNSELING
Dr. Glen Russell D.B.S. BA.
PASTOR
WHATS THE BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
BIBLICAL VS. SECULAR COUNSELING?
There are basically two approaches to personal & family counseling. The most common approach used is called secular counseling. This approach is based wholly on mankind's behavior. It relies on mankind's ability to look within, and find solutions to their own problems. The approach known as Nouthetic counseling, relies on the authority of the Scriptures. The counselor never bases their recommendations on their own opinions, instead they rely on the authority of the Scriptures. The Bible, is God's infallible source of information, on all human conduct. The Bible declares itself to be the infallible, inerrant words, of the divine creator. Who knows better what is best for His creation, than the creator Himself.
The most common reason for failure in the home usually arises from unrealized expectations. You know the old saying "shouldn't I expect that?". The truth is, wrong expectations lead to a whole host of other issues. People often get angry when the other family members in the home, are not living up, to their expectations. The missing link in secular counseling, is that the creator, never enters the discussion. Instead, psychologists often rely on the notion that the person causing the problems, simply needs a bit of behavior modification. The psychologist believes that just telling someone to stop their bad behavior, will likely correct the problem. However, we believe that there is a reason for every "bad act" outlined in the Scriptures. Bad actions left uncorrected will certainly bring about "bad feelings". And in turn "bad feelings" bring about "toxic relationship problems". Many Psychologists rely on psychotropic drugs as the solution for bad behavior. However, there is no scientific evidence available that proves these drugs work to correct the problem. Instead there is a mountain of evidence that suggests they make matters worse, by simply masking the root problems. We at Faith Family never give medical advice. However if anyone chooses to investigate for themselves they will find these things to be true.
I’m happy to tell you, there is a better alternative to secular counseling. Nouthetic Counseling. Otherwise known as Biblical Counseling differs from secular counseling, because the authority for the counselor rests outside of his personal opinions, and rests solely on God’s Holy Word. God created each and every person in unique ways. God knows each of us better than we know ourselves. God knows exactly what is needed to make us better. God is not interested in man's opinions, He has already spelled out exactly, what every person needs, to live victoriously.
Mankind’s greatest need, is a lifelong relationship with their creator. It is was why you and I were created in the first place. God desired to have a daily relationship with everyone in His creation. Biblical counseling addresses family and personal needs, by addressing this relationship, or the lack thereof. Once the relationship has been established, we will teach you how to build it stronger over time. We at Faith Family will teach you how to grow stronger in your faith, by directed Bible studies. These studies address the issues that all families face. The Bible contains an answer to every human problem. God’s Word in the only infallible source for real and lasting behavior modification. God is not interested in changing our behavior, He is interested in changing our life. Let your faith flourish. Let us help.
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