Biblical Counseling for Today
Biblical Counseling for Today by Jeffrey Watson, published by Word Pub. in 2000, is a 244-page exploration of the intersection between biblical principles and counseling practices. In this book, Watson addresses the skepticism surrounding secular counseling methods and emphasizes the importance of integrating God’s Word into the counseling process. He argues for the legitimacy of combining “biblical” with “counseling,” providing a framework for Christian counselors to effectively guide their clients.
Readers will find that Watson outlines three essential skills for counselors to cultivate in their patients: storytelling, goal-setting, and implementing life changes. By drawing on the teachings of Christ, the commands of Scripture, and the actions of early apostles and prophets, he presents a comprehensive approach to counseling that aligns with Christian living. This edition serves as a resource for those involved in counseling and ministry, offering insights into the psychology of religion and the challenges of spiritual warfare.
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In his preface to this challenging book Jeff Watson describes biblical counseling as “a noble adjective married to a nervous noun.”
Believers are wise to be skeptical of much that is done in the name of counseling in secular settings. Even under the umbrella of “Christian counseling,” one has heard horror stories of cases where God’s Word has been misused. But Jeff Watson makes a strong case in this volume for the legitimacy of marrying “biblical” and “counseling.”
Christian counselors, says Watson, need to cultivate three fundamental skills in their patients:
- How to tell their stories;
- How to choose their goals wisely; and
- How to practice changes in their lives.
Watson helps counselors achieve these goals by drawing on the interactions of Christ, the commands of Scripture, and the actions of the apostles and prophets. Thus he marries counseling and biblical principles.
To those of us who are called on to counsel on any level, Charles Swindoll says, “This book will become an invaluable tool for you. I urge you to let it become your manual for proper counseling.”
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