Philosophy of Christian Counseling

As we contemplate a philosophy of Christian counseling, we locate that there are 4 fundamental philosophies of counseling obtainable to the pastoral counselor. They are not all Christian, in reality only 1 of them is Christian. They are,

a single) The philosophy of psychologists and counselors who advocate a secular humanist or cosmic humanist globe-view in difficulty solving (but not a Christian a single).

two) Basic strategies of pastoral counseling, which typically mediate Carl Rogers via liberal or neo-orthodox theology are Standard to particular segments of liberal Christianity.

three) Evangelicals, typified by Clyde Narramore, who market either a Freudian or an eclectic point of view, in mixture with some Christian suggestions, are a main player in the game. In addition,

four) An orthodox Christian position that views counseling as "sensible theology" is an choice for the pastor/counselor.

It is the final alternative with which the author identifies himself. This solution sees the Scripture as supplying the believer every little thing required for "life and godliness" (II Peter one particular:three).

So, whereas the initial 3 philosophies supply the pastor with alternatives that are eclectic in reference to the authority of scripture, the final sees the scripture alone as needed for "each and every excellent function" (II Timothy three:16), such as, if not particularly, the perform of counseling.

The sad believe here is that several Christians determine on or more of the very first 3 as Christian counseling as nicely. Why is that? In reality, they are compromising the purity of God's Word with the confused tips of fallen men.

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