Before We Can Counsel

Before we can do Christian counceling we must have councelors meet these four qualifications:

1.We must agree that the authority of the Scriptures is foremost. By “authority” I mean that when the teaching of Scripture conflicts with any other idea that is presented, the teachings of the Scripture will be accepted as the truth and the other idea will be viewed as unacceptable. To emphasis this, I mean regardless of the other ideas support from the world’s Psychologists and research that seems to contradict this truth of Scripture.
Example: The world says, homosexuality is an alternate life-style, instead of sinful behaviour. The world says, Alcoholism is a disease, instead of sinful behaviour.

2.We must insist that the Bible is God’s infallible, inspired, inerrant revelation in written form.

3. We must agree that Scripture is to be the guide over our thinking.

4. Since Scripture is our guide and mind of God. We will:
a) spent time in the study of the Bible and not just with humanistic books on counseling. (Read through it)
b) our bible study times will be regular so that we remain fresh in the Word of God.
c) we will have a working knowledge of the basic Bible doctrines.
d) we will be in regular fellowship with a Bible-believing church so we may exercise the Spirit’s gifts as we ourselves grow in the knowledge of our Lord. (Can't counsel if you don't come into the church community)