The Christian Counselor's Manual Chapter 11

Technique

The author states that, “Christians sometimes have problems with the very idea of technique…in which the acquisition and use of skills in the development of one’s gifts plays a dominant part” (Adams, J.E., 1973, p.98).

He cautions counselors and provides support with biblical examples of Paul and scripture from Ephesians when requests have been made for help from the Holy Spirit to complete their task at hand. He further states that the second a counselor opens their mouth, technique is being used. It could be unconscious and undeveloped, but it, whatever it is, is being used.

This makes me think of the scripture that talks about opening your mouth so that the Lord can fill it. We also had this debate recently about worship practice that it should be worship free flowing from the Lord, but in contrast we came up with scriptures in Psalms that instructed us to use ourselves skillfully for the Lord. When I have time, I’ll come back to this blog and site the scriptures and add more….

Adams, J.E. (1973). The Christian Counselor’s Manual. p. 98-99. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan.