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Bible Psychology Bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ - 2 Corinthians 10:5 - Presented by Chris Reeves * Round Lake Beach Gospel Meeting * Oct. 19, 2017

Psychology What is psychology? A study of the psyche or mind Man has a “soul” (Gr. psyche) = lit. breath (of life); then, the seat of feelings, desires, affections (mind); finally, the whole person

The Christian and Psychology Worldly psychology is humanistic in approach (Jer. 10:23; Prov. 14:12) However, there are also faithful Christians in the field of psychology who help their clients to follow biblical principles

Worldly Psychology Emphasis on self-guidance Emphasis on self-esteem, self- worth, self-image, self-awareness Emphasis on personal happiness Emphasis on disease or sickness

Bible Psychology Man is made in the image of God with a mind (Gen. 1:26-27) Man is born upright (Eccl. 7:29) Man has to discern between good and evil (Heb. 5:14)

Your Psychiatric Evaluation Have you sinned (1 Jn. 3:4)? You should be feeling guilt Have you been feeling the guilt of sin? You should now be feeling resolve to change (Lk. 15; Acts 2)

Your Psychiatric Evaluation Have you made the change? You should now be feeling peace of mind Have you returned to your former state after changing? You should now feel godly sorrow (2 Cor. 7:8- 12)

Your Psychiatric Evaluation Have you returned to the Lord? You should be feeling

Your Psychiatrist The Bible (Psa. 119:59-60) The parent (Prov. 22:6; Eph. 6:4) The preacher (2 Cor. 10:5) The Christian (Gal. 6:1-2; Jas. 5:19) The friend (Prov. 27:6)

Your Psychiatrist The government (Rom. 13:3-4)

Bible Psychology What the world needs is Jesus Christ, not Sigmund Freud