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"Christian" Psychology: An Oxymoron

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Psychology vs. Christianity in Four Areas

 

Faith

–Psychology: believe in yourself; trust in yourself
–Christianity: die to yourself
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–“If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” Luke 9:23
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–“He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks wisely will be delivered.” Prov. 28:26
 
Fault
–Psychology: you are not responsible; you are a victim
–Christianity: accept responsibility and repent
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–“Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” Acts 3:19
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–“The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not bear the guilt of the father, nor the father bear the guilt of the son.” Ezek. 18:20
 
Figurehead
–Psychology: look to a therapist or psychiatrist for answers and healing
–Christianity: look to Jesus Christ for answers and healing
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–“Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the authors and finisher of our faith…” Heb. 12:1-2
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–“Do not put your trust in princes, nor in a human being, in whom there is no help… Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help…” Ps. 146:3, 5
 
Focus
–Psychology: self first, then others
–Christianity: others first, then self
bullet –“Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” Phil. 2:3-4

 

 

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