1 John 5:18-19; Psalm 19:12-14
Schizophrenia A. The World’s Perspective 1. Diagnosis. From the DSM-IV: Two (or more) of the following, each present for a significant portion of time during a one month period. – Delusions – Hallucinations – Disorganized Speech – Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior – Areas of functioning such as work, interpersonal relations, or self-care are marked below the level acheived prior to the onset. 2. Prescription – control behavior (thinking/actions) through drugs. B. The Bible’s Perspective 1. Diagnosis – The closest thing to schizophrenia in the Bible is demon-possession. – Bizarre behavior is often a ruse for hiding sin or to keep from dealing with the obligations of life. – Bizarre behavior can also be the consequence of unrepentant sin. 2. Prescription Control behavior through repentance and godly living. – Do not by sympathetic toward their bizarre behavior, rather explain to them the Bible’s perspective on it. – Identify life situations they are attempting to avoid, or the existence of unrepentant sin. – Immediately repent of all sinful conduct, speech, or thinking (past, present, and future). – Teach them the importance of maintaining respectable, responsible behavior. – Establish godly expectations regarding control of their behavior.

James 4:9-10; Psalm 32
The World’s Perspective A. Diagnosis Here is the DSM-IV’s diagnosis for clinincal depression: “A depressed mood or loss of interest accompanied by at least four additional symptoms of depression (changes in appetite or weight, sleep, and psychomotor activity; decreased energy; feelings of worthlessness or guilt; difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions; or recurrent thoughts of death or suicidal ideation, plans or attempts). The symptoms must persist for most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two consecutive weeks. B. Prescription Change the feelings to change the behavior. Through drug therapy, anti-depressants. The Bible’s Perspective A. Diagnosis – depression can be healthy and normal – depression can be a sign of unresolved sin or sinful patterns B. Prescription Change the behavior and you change the feelings.

Attention Deficit Disorder – Prescription: Discipline and Reproof

Biblical Counseling: Methodology

Biblical Counseling: Forgiveness and Restoration, Tragedy, and Decision Making

Biblical Counseling: ADD, ADHD & Addiction

Biblical Counseling: Manic Depression, Schizophrenia, Panic or Anxiety

Biblical Counseling: Homework Discussion

Biblical Counseling: Depression

Biblical Counseling: Demons & Anger

Biblical Counseling: The Bible’s Position on Drug Use

Biblical Counseling: The Spirit to Brain to Body Relationship

Biblical Counseling: A Biblical View of Physical Pain and Illness

Biblical Counseling: The Devil in Psychology

Biblical Counseling: The Devil in Psychology

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Definitions, Differences, and Presuppositions