Methods of Biblical Counseling-Final Exam

Behavior

Compare the person's behavioral response with the standard of God's Word to see where and how they are unbiblical.

Emotions

Compare the person's emotional responses with the standard of God's Word or with those of Jesus our perfect example.

Thoughts, Attitudes, Standards of Living

Compare the person's thoughts, attitudes, and interpretations with the standard of God's Word or with those of Jesus our perfect example.

Desires, Values, Expectations, Motivations

Compare the person's desires, values, expectations and motivations with the standard of God's Word or with those of Jesus our perfect example.

Sin

Call sin "________," not a tendency, weakness, mistake, or disposition.

Adultery

Call an affair "____________________."

Enslavement; Bondage

Call a so-called addiction to pornography "________________________" or "____________________" to sin.

Alcoholism

Call it drunkenness, not "_____________________."

Personality disorder

Sinful responses to past

Codependency

Pleasing/fearing others instead of God

Low self-esteem, lack of ego strength

Self-pity, pride

Unmet needs

Lust, idolatrous desire, self-pity

Eating disorders

Idolatry, fear of man, pride, bondage, etc.

Lust of the Flesh

Pleasure, comfort, satisfaction, ease

Lust of the eyes

Possessions, desire to have, greed, desire for more things (Matt. 6:24)

Pride of life

Control, power, approval, success, recognition, respect, acceptance

Bible

Instruction must be from the _________________. (1 Timothy 3:16-17; John 17:17)

Accurate

Instruction must be biblically _____________________.

Commitments that Biblical counselors should seek to induce (1/11)

To make the Bible their final authority (2 Tim. 3:16-17; John 17:17)

Commitments that Biblical counselors should seek to induce (2/11)

To trust and depend on Christ, not self or other people for grace and the resources needed to make the changes God wants them to make

Commitments that Biblical counselors should seek to induce (3/11)

To accept personal responsibility for all unbiblical motives, thoughts, actions and feelings

Commitments that Biblical counselors should seek to induce (4/11)

To view sin as God views it

Commitments that Biblical counselors should seek to induce (5/11)

To be concerned about heart sins/motivations/intentions as well as behavior

First specific strategy for promoting Biblical Change

Begin "assigning homework" with the very first meeting.

Commitments that Biblical counselors should seek to induce (7/11)

To do whatever is necessary to actually work on changing the things in their lives that are displeasing to God

Commitments that Biblical counselors should seek to induce (8/11)

To adopt God's agenda for their lives in general and for counseling in particular

Commitments that Biblical counselors should seek to induce (9/11)

To adopt God's methods for handling the problems in their lives

Commitments that Biblical counselors should seek to induce (10/11)

To persevere in doing what God wants them to do regardless of how they feel

Commitments that Biblical counselors should seek to induce (11/11)

Inducing motivation will sometimes require skill in overcoming a counselee's resistance

Commitments that Biblical counselors should seek to induce (6/11)

To seek to be set free from sin, not just the unpleasant consequences caused by sin

Second specific strategy for promoting Biblical Change

Be VERY specific with the homework you give.

Third specific strategy for promoting Biblical Change

Address their thinking as well as their behavior in the assignments.

Fourth specific strategy for promoting Biblical Change

Use homework (like journaling) to uncover and gather data about thoughts, motivations, and intentions.

Fifth specific strategy for promoting Biblical Change

Review the work each week.

Good Homework

-Actively Uses the Bible

-Emphasizes Biblical Knowledge and Understanding

-It pushes the application of Scripture to one's life circumstances.

-It is specific.

-It is carefully reviewed and discussed in the following sessions.

-Encourages 6 Key Spiritual Disciplines

-Thoughtfully Considered and Tentatively Planned

Actively uses the Bible

1. Reading the Bible

2. Memorization of Scripture

Emphasizes Biblical knowledge and understanding

1. Explain Old man/New man Put off/Put on

2. Identify my counselee's learning style

It is Specific

1. People do not change in "Fuzzyland, they change in specifics."

2. Avoid "glittery generalities"

Glittery generalities

1. "Treat your wife better this week"

2. Read your Bible more often."

6 key spiritual disciplines

1. Systematic Scripture reading.

2. Meaningful Scripture memory.

3. Pertinent theological reading

4. Loving, doing serving others.

5. Church attendance and note taking.

6. Fervent focused prayer.

Thoughtfully Considered and Tentatively planned

1. Here is what I am intending to do

2. It may need to change, but at least I have a plan

Author of Blame it on the Brain

Edward T. Welch