Biblical Counseling in Recent Times by David Powlinson

In the early days, people brought their problems to the church, and the church used the Bible to help them. But as time passed, this changed. Many began to prefer counseling from psychologists instead. This may be because of financial struggles and the limited income of being a pastor. Many pastors are aware of this, and some may even feel that the Bible is no longer sufficient to address the problems people face.

However, based on my understanding, psychology mainly focuses on feelings, behavior, and past experiences. It does not usually address the issue of sin, nor does it clearly point people to what God desires or to God’s solution for their lives.

Through the influence of Jay Adams, biblical counseling was restored. People were helped to recognize their sins, repent, and change their lives.

For me, the true goal of counseling is not just to feel better, but to grow closer to God, to experience a change of heart, and to become Christ-centered.

I believe it is better to base counseling on the Bible because God is the answer to all the trials we face. No matter how heavy or difficult our problems are, God can provide a way through them. We must have faith, believe in Him, worship Him daily, and do these things with all our heart and willingness. In the end, it is also our choice if we truly desire to be saved.