Today, we live in a world dominated by the philosophies of philosophical existentialism (i.e. For this, one doesn't need to go to the psychologist---it's found very simply in I John 1:9, "If we confess our sins He's faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." The needs for self-esteem, love and acceptance, and significance tend to dominate. The inspiration for this post is the fear of death experienced by many Christians. 10/15/2010 08:10 am ET Updated May 25, 2011 Editor's note: This is Part Three in a series, "God's Emotions: Why the Biblical God is so Very Human." And yet in my desires to have my ego built up, there is also a certain amount of fear, and so I am trying to balance my fears with my ego as an individual," and that gives everyone problems. A note of caution should be sounded at this point and that is, that experience and meaning are beneficial when based on Biblical truth and not experience alone. For example, losing your 3-year-old child to leukemia is a much different experience than having your 85-year-old grandma die of cancer. Not only is it authoritative, it is objective, and is the final word on the subject. God’s true essence of love and grace doesn’t change, but our feelings can lead us to a distorted perception of God and his presence in our lives. As regards the Incarnation, the idea of Godâs descent into human nature is a true mythologem. When this reorganization of the self life is begun, the power that formally had been expended in solving inner conflicts becomes available for constructive purposes. Within the last few decades, when the fields of positive psychology and neuroscience (some have termed this union positive neuroscience) started truly gauging with empirical data peopleâs SWB (subjective well-being), the findings have reinforced how happy Godâs commands can make us if we truly obey them with a full and willing heart. The issue of dementia cuts across the biological, psychological, and social realms. Paul did not mean by this that he could do anything. In I Corinthians 4:1, 2, the same Apostle Paul tells us that as Christians we are stewards of the grace of God, and then he notes, "That is it required in stewards that one be found faithful." Christian Psychology's War on God's Word, ''The presuppositions and counseling methods of psychology have become so integrated into evangelical thinking at every level that to venture criticism is to invite wrath and censure. One may ask from a psychological point of view: what is normal? Since God created us with "psyche" or a "sense," He certainly ought to know best how a person should operate in life. If an individual's faith in Christ does not result in more in a more satisfying personal life, regardless of the problems or obstacles, there is either something wrong in one's life, or with the application of Biblical principles to that person's daily living. This answers the problem of the personal disposition of a person's life, which gives to the Christian the Pattern for the normal Christian life. The "old nature" interferes with this desire as seen in Ephesians 4:22-24. It changed him from being an employee of the Roman government, on the Damascus Turnpike committing people to prison under the name of Saul, and it transformed him so that now he was the Apostle Paul, preaching the claims of Christ. It also answers the problem of Personal Security. This story is really inspiring, it is the inspiration to peoples how to recover from... What a wonderful message! Even though modern psychology often does not and will not acknowledge our sinful state, psychology has been busy studying human nature through the lens of positivism and naturalism. Four things provide for God's children the standard for the normal Christian life: 1) that we live worthy of the gospel, 2) that we stand fast in the faith, 3) that we not be terrified by what is coming, and 4) that we might be willing to suffer for the Lord Jesus Christ---"For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." Every baby born into the world desires this. God gave it first to show the entrance and problem of Sin; second, to show mankind the need for and the provision of Salvation; and third to provide for the Christian the right way to Sanctification of life. God is eliminated as well as are all moral laws. Our forebearers of the truth stood fast in the midst of persecution so that we might have the gospel, and the love of the Lord Jesus Christ. In other words, in the depths of our mind God becomes an idea, a construct, associated with different parts of our selves and our internal parental figures. What is really needed is a treatment of the real problem of freedom in Christ, through an understanding of the Word of God and a pattern of life consistent with the Bible. The Bible is given to mold or fashion us after Christ's likeness, and this is sanctification or holy living. These answers should be sought and found, and when they are, along with personal application, the normal spiritual life that God has for each of us will become evident. Other psychological areas to explore could be the emotional response to trauma and loss. The study of psychology as a scientific field poses problems for the Christian, yet when integrated with the psychological principles as demonstrated in God's Word, it offers the opportunity of opining new insights regarding Christian experiences and understanding of the Biblical truths. . He loved us, gave Himself for us, and even Christ came to serve and to give His life a ransom for many. There are three reasons for which the Bible was written. Therefore, because of this we have fears, anxieties, and apprehensions, as to what is coming. He also was created to have dominion over the animals. ), and the desire to know the future and the things of the non-physical world. They rather create greater tensions harder to cope with, because the origins are hidden and forgotten. This is somewhat like the man who climbed the ladder of success, only to find that when he got to the top that the had the ladder leaning against the wrong wall. And hostility is the direct action to powerlessness in one's life because of what he fears. This then is the message of Philippians, which gives to us what God considers the normal Christian life. This reality will only increase in importance and value in the de…, Contexts shape *How to Do Nothing* as Odell’s nimble thoughts wander in many directions, exploring ecology, technol…. the do's of the Ten Commandments) that impose problems, but the great "gray" area wherein the Bible does not specifically state exactly what we are to do or not do. This is why Christ stated in John 10:10, "I am come that ye might have life and that ye might have it more abundantly.". The sulfa drug does not kill the germ. The two are diametrically opposed to each other, and every Christian has the two within himself. and that he must become "free" to act as he will. This is part of our community of being together. In brief, they can be pointed out as follows: The first emotional need that we have to be fulfilled is that of affection---to love and to be loved. Iâm going through an interesting time- the thing is I do believe in God and Jesus and what The Lord has done. For this the Apostle Paul has a satisfying answer in chapter 3, as to how God appreciates His children, and how this helps answer the problem of personal priorities. For the Christian it may be unconfessed sin which therefore leads to depression and guilt feelings. It is not the "black" are of life that bothers us (i.e. the system of philosophy which tests the validity of concepts and actions by their practical results; if it works, it is all right.) Evidence seems to point in the direction that unresolved conflicts of the conscience that are pushed into the unconscious do not remain dormant. The Bible is not a textbook on psychology, rather it is a text on God and His relationship to mankind, whom He has created. Each individual is just one of billions of other people. the don't's of the Ten Commandments) or the "white" are of life (i.e. In the world, people many times are able to forgive but so many times they are unable to forget. Only as the Christian follows the truth of God in His Word is he able to live a normal Christian life. Mankind lives in a day and age which is fraught with many fears and problems, and to a certain degree, as Christians, we have become insulated from these fears and problems. Live for today; God will take care of your need for tomorrow, and if you have confessed your sins He's faithful and just to forgive you of your sins, and don�t worry about what's past; live for today. The study of psychology deals with the mind, its senses and human behavior. The Unconscious God (German: Der Unbewußte Gott) is a book by Viktor E. Frankl, the Viennese psychiatrist and founder of Logotherapy.The book was the subject of his dissertation for a Ph.D. in philosophy in 1948. That is something that no bottle will ever accomplish, and every human being needs this affection not only as babies, but for the rest of one's life. This problem of organization resolves itself into finding a proper center for the personality into which all human traits may be channeled, and which are at the same time beyond the human element. But, when one looks at these three aspects quantitatively, in the Bible, the first two ways---that is of sin and salvation---take up very little of the Bible. The answer is, no one knows what is normal. This answers the problem of Personal Disposition---how one's life is accepted. The fourth set of emotions that bothers us is what may be termed as destructive egotism. Loss is a common theme and experience in human development and living before the face of God. God created humans to think, act, and feel and to be in relationship with other humans. In this way one may lose control over part of his personality and the solution is worse than the problem itself; or, 2) another way to solve the problem is to make one trait an organizing principle and then subordinating all other traits to it. In chapter 4 Paul answers the fourth need that every individual has and that is the need of Achievement. Our perception of the stressor as being a threat or a challenge begins the process. When a lady desires to sew a dress, she goes to the store and purchases what is known as a pattern. The "Sanctify" in Greek is the same as the word translated "holy." The issue of dementia cuts across the biological, psychological, and social realms. What does this look like in psychology today? Therefore, all humanity has been marred and flawed by this sinful nature. Good psychology is not the same as good theology. Yet he could say he was able to forget "those things which are behind.". Saying the words “I love you” may have been less likely or frequent than showing “I love you” through cooking and other acts of kindness. (In one sense, existentialism does have meaning for the Christian when on is faced with the experience of real meaning in life. For the Christian, problems arise in the area of faith and belief. What does Paul say as to this?---the key is found in verse 5, "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus." Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods ⦠Psychology can inform us in regards to how prejudice can be influenced by in-group bias, out-group bias, family socialization, and many other social and cognitive factors. Since our mind controls our behavior and our behavior influences and is influenced in many ways, it becomes a challenging study. Another area that gets much attention in psychology is racial diversity and awareness. He found that within a year the majority of them died. Jakes delineates between people having experience of God yet the inability of the human mind to explain God. In the psychological realm of human nature, we can explore and research the various mental disorders that impact millions around the world. This reduces tension, and if the trait chosen is not a selfish one, as seen in the illustration in Philippians, then the solution is a good one. We need to be appreciated. We should start every day by saying, "Father, give me the grace to live for You today and lead me in the way of righteousness." This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. A pattern is a series of tissue papers that are cut in certain ways to give dimensions. Paramahansa Yogananda describes God as Love, Consciousness, Absolute Existence and Ever New Joy. One of the greatest psychological hang-ups that Christians have today is that they allow Satan to conjure up the failures of the past in their lives, and hang those things over them like a "cement cloud." Because of this, God has given to mankind these understandings in His Word, and though throughout the Bible there are expressions that minister to one's senses, there is one book, that of Philippians, that has as its objective to combine spiritual health with mental health for the Christian. Death is inevitable, and when and how death enters into our experience largely determines the emotional impact. A by-product of this is mature mental health coupled with a joyful disposition. is crucified in Christ, nevertheless I live, but it is not 'I', but Christ who lives in the through me, and the life 'I' now live in the flesh, is by the grace of God who loves me and gave His Son for me.". God wants us to keep a clean slate before Him day by day, and this is why He constantly impresses upon us the fact that every day we need to pray, to read His Word, and to fellowship with Him. Biblical counseling seeks to minister the love of the true and living God, a love that deals with sin and produces obedience. The second set of emotions that bothers us is the anger-hostility-hated syndrome, since basically we are afraid. Only when this takes place can the latent power of the personality be combined with the power of God to produce a productive usefulness in the Christian life. For the Christian there should be a day-by-day problem dealing, in confession of sin, eliminating the conflict, and allowing the Holy spirit to resolve the problems by guiding the individual in the truth of God's Word. The fourth emotion that all need is that of achievement---not only a sense of satisfaction or accomplishment, but also that which is praiseworthy, so when we achieve a certain goal there comes a certain amount of appreciation for that achievement, and it makes us feel good, so we desire it. The world is constantly searching for this and constantly failing, and this is why the psychologists get rich, because people go to a psychologist to have a cathartic expression---that is to get off their mind what bothers them, and the psychologist does very little, but after one has "unloaded," he feels better. It is an abiding sorrow that bothers every individual. This is another form of fear; "I am myself, I have an ego, and I have desire to have it built up to a certain degree. Godâs view of what makes us tick (psychology) and His call for us to help each other through honest, loving conversation (psychotherapy) differ radically from the theories and therapies that dominated psychological discourse and practice in the twentieth century. No, all people have limitations, but all have certain talents, gifts, and abilities. Your email address will not be published. Again, for the Christian this poses a real problem in that this philosophy accepts no authority other than experience. Yes, they were well cared for and they were fed, and the nurses looked after them; but they died because they lacked affection and love, because every human being needs this. God both shows us His will through His Spirit, and at the same time gives to us the enablement to carry out His will through the talents that He has entrusted to us. Should it be any less that we stand fast in the faith, so that if God tarries, our progeny and the generations that shall come will have the same opportunity for salvation that has been provided for us, by those of our loved ones who have gone before, and who have stood fast in the faith? Hence, the need for day-by-day Bible study and prayer, committal of that day into God's hand, and asking for God's grace for each day, that one may walk in the path of God's righteousness. Satanic influence is increasing as never before as I Timothy 4:1, and II Timothy 3:2 state: "Now the spirit speaketh plainly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons" and "evil men and deceivers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.". In 3:13, he says, "Brethren I don't believe I've arrived---I'm not perfect---but there is this one thing I've learned to do, forgetting those which are behind and reaching for those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." The third emotion that needs to be fulfilled is that of Appreciation. As our interrelations between these traits are formed, conflicts are created because of difference in interests and goals. More than half of Americans say religion is âvery importantâ to them, and more than 90 percent profess a belief in a higher power. Participate in this conversation via email. God has a good catharsis for the Christian in this regard. Psychology is not a competing religion, but a field of study that could actually lead to a deeper understanding of humanity and, therefore, of God as Creator, Savior, and Healer. We live in an amoral world that is hostile to the individual. The Apostle Paul never tells us what to do---which is found in chapter1---but he follows it very quickly with how to do it in chapter 2. When every aspect of one's personality is truly centered in Christ, these inner conflicts can be eliminated and thus the Christian can become a mentally healthy individual. The most serious problem that plagues Christians is that of the "old" and "new" natures. Should it be sublimated or ignored hoping that it will go away and become a problem? In Psychology and Christianity Integration: Seminal Works that Shaped the Movement. Thus it shifts the Christian into neutral and one is unable to "use today for doing good" (Hebrews 3:13), because of depression and guilt feelings along with all kinds of fears and frustrations due to past failure, and sometimes these go back for many years. Over against these four sets of adverse emotions needs to be fulfilled, else these destructive tendencies will overcome us as human beings. In concluding this section, it may be suggested there are five ways by which each Christian may live a more satisfying personal life, as well as be a better steward of the grace of God. In this realm as well is psychology, which can also explore the positive impact of physical exercise on mood or the impact of bullying on the lives of young children and adolescents. The reader is encouraged to have people who…, Embodied, felt worship is the core of the church. Attachment theory and psychology of religion research explores the ways that a belief in God can fulfill the criteria of an attachment figure and examines how individual differences in attachment lead to correspondence or compensation pathways. Psychology continues to explore the complexity of human nature. Then in verse 20 he notes, "For our manner of life is in heaven from whence also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ." Today, as never before, people are interested in psychology and what it has to say to mankind. Now the Apostle Paul was ministering the Word of God to them. Sometimes the trait of altruism (the unselfish concern for the welfare of othersbecomes the center and the results seem better. What actually occurs more often than not, is that the individual becomes more guilt ridden and therefore these anxieties are heightened. To a degree the world may be different, and the problems to us may not be as great or dramatic, and not have as much of a traumatic effect upon us as they do on various people in the world---but basically, we all have the same common nature, and all have the same common problems. However, when God forgives He also forgets, and one doesn't have to worry about the failures of yesterday when he ahs confessed them before God. I donât want to dismiss science and psychology in favour of pure faith. God does not measure these abilities on a vertical plain as the world does, like a person who achieves a certain plateau or status in life as he climbs the ladder of success. A Christian desires to avoid inconsistencies and disorder, to be creative and useful and hopefully reduce tension caused by inner conflicts. The most authoritative textbook on the subject of human behavior is the Bible. a common means of expressing love and appreciation is shown through preparing and sharing food with family and friends. For the Christian who lives in the world today, his problem is heightened by the idea of some, that religious beliefs become unrealistic bondage to his "super-ego" (which is thought of as somewhat similar to one's "moral conscience"). It dissolves the hard protective coating around the germ so that the white corpuscles are able to kill the germ. The word âpsychologyâ comes from the Greek word âpsychoâ, which is a derivative of the Greek word âpsycheâ meaning âsoul.â Psychology looks no deeper than the soul of man for answers. Whether we like it or whether we don't, we are sensitive people, and there are certain emotions and affections that we have that need to be satisfied in one direction or another. Islamic Psychology â Mankind and the Image of God The biblical message is that we are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26â27) and that despite the Fall we continue to bear that image (James 3:9). It was just what I needed today. In the biological realm of human nature, psychology can and does explore brain activity and specifically neurotransmitters that affect mood, memory, learning, sleep, and many other human functions. This is why Paul said, "For to me to live is Christ.". The second emotion that needs to be fulfilled is that of acceptance---of who one is, and each individual's unique character. A good example of this is seen in Philippians 1:21 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." The God of Jesus Christ does not take the place of Aesculapius. Thus, the attempt to organize one's life may take on of two forms: 1) by consciously or unconsciously isolating the traits that are causing his conflicts into logic-tight compartments that do not allow for any problem solving or communication. For the non-Christian, it is an unconsciousness sense of guilt, though that person may not acknowledge or recognize it. Generally speaking, mental health is related to the norms of society, but the Christian may not always go along with the current norm, and in order to be faithful to Christ may at times go against it. To develop maturity in the normal Christian life is to form stronger bonds from each trait and relate it all to the center, Christ. . This is a cover up, and thus we exhibit our fears which come out through anger, hostility, and hatred. What we can experience empirically as underlying this image is the individuation process, which gives us clear intimations of a greater âManâ than our ego. David Powlison This is the principle of life which constitutes that which is normal for the child of God. Think upon this for a moment; at one time the Apostle Paul was an employee of the Roman government hailing Christians to prison on the Damascus Turnpike. However, in the context there is much stated in the Bible on human behavior, and where the Bible speaks on the subject of psychology it speaks with final authority. In order to overcome the emotions that plague a person and fulfill the emotions that one needs, God has provided the answer in the book of Philippians. As God’s image-bearers who carry the burden of sin, humans also respond to stressful life events with predictable thoughts and behaviors. The biographical sketches that one sees in God's Word in the Old Testament, as well as in the New Testament, are given to show out of the lives of men, women, boys, and girls, who have had similar problems as ours, who have had their heights and depths, their "cloud-nine" and their "Monday mornings," how God's children ought to live today. In a similar fashion, psychology can provide the tools used by God to penetrate more efficiently, and dissolve the defensive shell that people use to insulate themselves from Biblical truths, and from their fellowmen. I can do all to the glory of God as God gives me the strength to accomplish them. The conflict in a person stems from how much on believes heredity and environment shape his thinking. The confusion between psychology and spirituality can take root in an alienating religious need, which has little to do with the desire for salvation and spiritual freedom offered by Jesus. We need to feel accepted by other people. We are to use today for doing good as Paul tells it in Hebrews 3:13. We give medals, letters of commendation, watches, appreciation banquets---we pass out awards and rewards, and various sorts of things. Then the psychologist tells him, "I'll see you nest week" and the person thinks the psychologist has done a lot for him. It totally ignores the spirit realm: our spirits, Godâs Holy Spirit, and demonic spirits. God, Psychology, and Christian Care of the Soul, Part 3 â David Powlison Desiring God 2001 Conference for Pastors. Ever since John the apocalyptist experienced for the first time (perhaps unconsciously) that conflict into which Christianity inevitably leads, mankind has groaned under this burden: God wanted to become man, and still wants to. This bothers the Christian as well as the non-Christian. The abundant life includes mature mental health, but it includes much more. If as human beings we could be rid of these, there would be plenty of beds in all hospitals today. Therefore, it behooves us to consider seriously what god has to say on this matter of Biblical psychology. This helps the Christian in his priorities, so that he does not become confused and frustrated in life, and is able to formulate proper priorities and thereby feels a sense of appreciation from God. Faithfulness to that responsibility which God has entrusted to us, is that which will count in the day of reckoning. In chapter 1, the Apostle Paul answers the problem of Personal Identification. (Batavia, IL: Christian Association for Psychological Studies, 2007) 45. It is interesting to note that the majority of people that occupy hospital beds are there not because of physical illness, but because of emotional, mental and psychological problems. The world is caught up in this to a great degree because it says, "There is no help for mankind---this is a meaningless universe." In this thought, one would have a center for personality and expansion. As with philosophy, in psychology there is not much current work focused directly on trust in God, but there has been significant and fruitful recent investigation in related subjects ranging from interpersonal trust to religious attachment and religious struggle. Closing the Gap between Psychology and God A Harvard psychologist is developing evidence-based treatments for the devout By Sarah Estes Graham , Jesse Graham on October 25, 2011 This gives the Christian confidence, just as a growing child gains confidence in judgment as his parents increase his allowance to make the judgments. The resultant emphasis of these two philosophies shows up in the effects of the depersonalization of society, the break-down of the eternal and traditional elements of faith, and the loss of meaning to present life. America is a deeply spiritual country. An illustration may serve to help underscore this principle. 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