What does it mean to be human?
Psalm 139:14
"fearfully and wonderfully made"
We cannot blame others for our evil thoughts and deeds. In fact, God promises us that He will not allow us to be overwhelmed by temptations.
1 Corinthians 10:13
"Do not be deceived: Bad company corrupts good morals"
1 Corinthians 15:33
Unity of Identity
ALthough all the cells of your body are constantly changing your personal identity does not change.
True Self-Esteem
Comes when you understand who you really are and what God says about you.
God created man in His own image
Genesis 1:27
"The woman saw the fruit was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and ate it."
Genesis 3:6
Genesis 6:5; 8:21;Psalm 51:5; Romans 3:23
Humanity has been inherently sinful since the Fall.
Biblical Christian view of psychology and this answers the questions "What it means to be human?"
Involves our creation in God's image, our fall into sin, and our redemption in Jesus Christ.
James 1:13-15
Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted by God; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone.
To encourage you to walk in the right direction, consider these words from Paul...
Philippians 4:8
We must renew our mind
Romans 12:1-2
Our only hope in addressing the evil nature of human sin and avoiding the wrath of God is the redeeming work of Jesus and the indwelling transformation of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 8:1-9
psychological monism
The belief that human beings are made of only one substance
Naturalistic monism
The belief that the human mind is just physical, like the rest of the body.
Transcendental monism
The belief that the human mind is just spiritual, like the rest of the body.
Psychological Dualism
The belief that the human mind is not the same thing as the human brain. It affirms both the spiritual and physical aspects of human nature.
Psychology
The study of the human mind
Category Fallacy
This occurs when you mistakenly apply a category to an object or event when the category does not apply.
Romans 8:5-9
Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God. You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but y the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And, if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.
Philippians 4:7
We must guard our hearts.
Biblical Christian Worldview approaches psychology...
by acknowledging both the spiritual and physical dimensions of human beings. Only Christianity can truly address the innermost concerns of the individual.
Friendships and habits of entertainment...
can overwhelm us with temptations that we compromise what we know to be good and right.
The Bible states, we are responsible ...
for what we say and do, we must get to the root of the problem; our thought lives.
Christian psychology helps...
people get in touch with their real selves because it allows them to recognize their true design in the image of God, their own selfishness and, their need for a Savior.
We are responsible for what we say and do,...
we must get to the root of the problem: our thought life.
James teaches to examine ourselves...
when we are tempted, because the root of that temptation may be our own hearts.
By continuing to focus on God's view of who you are,...
you will be motivated to submit to the lordship of Christ and live a life that is pleasing to Him.