The Basics of Biblical Counseling - Biblicalcounselingonline.org
The Basics of Biblical Counseling - Biblicalcounselingonline.org The Basics of Biblical Counseling - Biblicalcounselingonline.org
3. The greatest progress in counseling is made in between sessions. a. Prepare for temptation: concrete steps: call someone, go outside, etc. II Tim. 2:22 Pr. 22:3 b. Prepare for failures. I Jo. 1:9 Pr. 24:16 Ps. 43:5 c. Expect growth. II Co. 3:17-18 4. Concrete homework assignments should be given. Why give homework? a. Actions and behavior. I Cor. 15:33 Pr. 13:20 Mt. 5:29-30 25:40 Eph. 4:28 b. Scripture reading and memory. c. Christian books, pamphlets, and tapes. d. Journals. e. Other assignments. 5. Resource: A Homework Manual for Biblical Counseling I & II, (Mack) G. Integration. 1. The structure of the local church should be used in maintaining accountability. a. We do not want to become substitute psychologists (professionals). b. Ideally, a pastor or otherchurch leadershould attend counseling. c. Sometimes church discipline may be required. Matt. 18:15-17 d. What about confidentiality in counseling? 10
2. You are not seeking merely a solution to one problem, but a total restructuring of a life over the period of time. 3. New, godly habits are built over time. Eph. 4:13-14 4. The goal is that the counselee will be able to counsel himself and others. Gal. 6:6 III. Conclusion. 11
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2. You are not seeking merely a solution to one problem, but a total restructuring<br />
<strong>of</strong> a life over the period <strong>of</strong> time.<br />
3. New, godly habits are built over time. Eph. 4:13-14<br />
4. <strong>The</strong> goal is that the counselee will be able to counsel himself and others. Gal. 6:6<br />
III.<br />
Conclusion.<br />
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