People behave the way they do in an attempt to meet their .
The root problem of all counseling is a damaged and the manifestations of that damaged relationship.
There is a one believes.
There is not one social problem you can name that is not a result of God’s laws.
God is the and we are accountable to him alone.
He is the sole and final to decide all matters within His creation.
Jesus is the visible of the invisible God.
The Bible is the inerrant, infallible Word of God and that it above any other book, text, or reference.
God’s Word is .
Man is held to a higher than just physical existence and physical laws.
Notice that when Jesus asked His question, the men had to deliberate and make a to refuse to acknowledge God.
As counselors we are not to go beyond the taught in the Bible.
From the very beginning to the end, we are commanded not to to take away from the Word of God.
Scripture is because it comes directly from God.
BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF COUNSELING
Dr. James A. Gordon
Section 2
The Bible provides the authoritative guide for a relationship with God and with other persons.
Christian Counseling is the application of Biblical principles, and the Bible alone is sufficient to provide the counseling principles to address all of man’s mental emotional needs.
There is a moral and ethical right and wrong, and these are clearly in the Word of God.
that are labeled “psychological”, “emotional”, “behavioral”, and “relational” always involve a violation of God’s Word.
Sin us from God and others.
God’s is that we be transformed and conformed to the image of Jesus Christ and no longer conformed to this present world.
Man’s problems are the of sin and any attempt to label man’s problems otherwise detract from the helping and healing process.
Man not only does not understand his own heart, but is of knowing his own heart.
The goal of Christian counseling is to in the process of biblical conversion and sanctification.
Change and growth a renewing of the mind and a change in behavior with and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF COUNSELING
Dr. James A. Gordon
Section 3
A is one’s philosophical viewpoint about life and the rules that govern life.
When Adam and Eve sinned, turning from God-centered to centered, or from Theocratic to autocratic, they forfeited the rights and position that God had intended for them.
Man was created with needs.
refers to the ability to make choices in one’s life.
Man was created with innate, God-given needs.
Satan deceived Eve by mixing and lie.
Focus became and self directed.
“…and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden.”
Sin affects all .
“Where sin abounded, more abounded.” (Rom. 5:20)
The that a client describes need to be traced to the actual root problem.
“When my father and my mother me, then the Lord will take me up”.
Man’s separation from God has left him without a .
All emotions are .
Separation from God leaves no one to our Spirit.
Separation from the Spirit of the Lord causes us to depend on the spirit of this (satan).
Separation from the Spirit of causes us to depend on the counsel of the world.
The spirit of this world causes us to fear .
When man sinned, the consequences of his sin were manifested.
to our spirit affect our relationships with others.
Because of sin, man’s nature, and therefore his interaction and reaction with all things became , or corrupted.
The - who you really, created in God’s image for His .
There is a difference between counseling and .
John 1:5 And the shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
Proverbs 5: 22 His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the of his sins.
Lets look at the Biblical principles for counseling.
Understand that there are two ways for dealing sin – the baby way and the way.
As residents of , we have been set free from the limitations of the physical realm and now have access, through the spirit, to the spiritual promises of God.
We are now dead to the which held us in bondage.
Man is a being comprised of three structurally and functionally different but integrated parts or formal elements.
“” means to set your heart upon something that is forbidden, in an exaggerated, twisted, distorted way.
God created man with free .
Not only does the Bible warn us against “lust of the flesh”, the Bible what “lust” of the flesh” is.
Note that “lust of the flesh” is with “Fruit of the spirit”.
Pain, ill will, and jealousy at the good fortune or blessings of another; the most of all degrading and disgraceful passions.
Romans 8: 13 (KJV) For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall .
We covert what we see when we allow ourselves to remain upon that which we know is not allowed.
Proverbs 16:5 Every one that is in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join hand, he shall not be unpunished.
1 Tim. 3:6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Pride is not only or merely reflected in a person bragging or in flashy external adornments; it is a serious condition reflecting a mindset of .
2 Tim. 3:2 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings.
Hezekiah 2 Kings 20:13 Drew attention to His because of Pride.
Haman. Esther 3:5, 6:6, 7:10 Pride led to .
Proverbs 3:34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the .
Notice how many times the proud are warned and what is promised to them.
Matthew 18:4 Whosoever therefore shall himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
The Bible teaches that man can and control his lusts through the help of the Holy Spirit.
Note the levels of maturity that are addressed in John’s letter.
One needs to view pride from God’s .
Job 42: 5-6 I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye thee.
BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF COUNSELING
Dr. James A. Gordon
Sections 4 & 5
Since all of man’s problems are the result of man’s separation from God, his fallen nature, and the resulting sin, then the solution would be to - a relationship with God, be transformed and renewed, and to walk righteously.
It is important to remind the counselee that God is a and loving God.
Cain has become too - to listen to God.
First of all, we note the nature of sin.
God has promised that he will give the to overcome and triumph in this world.
We are warned about counsel and that are not Biblical.
You need to obey the Word of God in order to become .
Obeying God’s Word begins with a attitude toward yourself and removal of sinful barriers from your life.
is accomplished through the willingness to submit to God and allow God to work in you.
Anger is a strong expressing displeasure when a need or expectation is not met.
Righteous anger is not quick, reactive, or -.
Unrighteous anger focuses on the damage to .
He that is to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. Proverbs 16:32
Anger can be positive or negative – it is your and your response that decides.
Realize that anger is a you make – No one makes you angry.
Even when man erred, God made for them.
of one’s strengths and weaknesses is essential for good mental health.
But once he got a of God, his opinion about God and himself changed.
Jesus his feelings to his friends.
Daniel purposed in his heart, or in advance what his behavior would be.
Always end in prayer for cleansing from any which Satan could use as a snare to entrap us in tale bearing, bitterness, or taking up another’s cause.
Elijah did not about Jezebel’s message.
Even men know what is right and wrong.
Matthew 6:33 But seek ye the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
All of the relationship and the problem need to be considered.
God confronts Jonah by making him examine his .
All behavior no matter how is chosen and purposeful.
Events can trigger unsolved issues that cause to pop up as a covering.
Many people trust their own works rather than God’s .
