THE COUNSELOR’S PITFALL
BY DR. MERVYN ABREO
Counselor’s personal problem: They may be very professional, highly trained and well
qualified. They may even be born-again pastors, with several churches under
their control.
But, more often than not, these counselors
have unresolved issues, which they, knowingly or unknowingly, pass on to their
clients with, resulting in more harm than good.
If you are being counseled, be on your
guard, lest you be led astray.
AN EXAMPLE:
There was this pastor who used to advise, both married as well as unmarried
couples, to ‘release their partners’.
On
questioning him, he confessed that his wife didn't trust him, not even allowing
him to even speak to another woman. His need of freedom caused his advice to be
biased and unreliable.
KING SOLOMON:
Considered to be the wisest of men, came out with utter rubbish. He wrote, “………man
has no preeminence over a beast…..” (Ecclesiastes 3:19).
The
Bible does not teach this, because God’s inspired Word, is infallible! “Every Scripture inspired of God is also
profitable for teaching………..reproof……….correction, for instruction……….in
righteousness.” (II Timothy 3:16).
Then
why include Samson’s nonsense in the Bible? Because it gives a startling
picture for how fatal it is for even the wisest of men to substitute man’s
“wisdom” for God’s wisdom, and to attempt to live by it. Solomon’s reign began
with God, gold and glory. It ended with bafflement, brass and bewildered
acceptance of man’s having “no preeminence over a beast,”…….man who was made
“in the image and likeness of God” (Genesis 1:27) and “but little lower than
God.” (Psalm 8:5).
A WARNING: When receiving council, remember that even Solomon, the wisest
man, spewed nonsense. So then, be rest assured that you need to very carefully
evaluate the advice you receive!
And if you are a
counselor, then diligently pray that your advice truly reflects the thoughts
and heart of our Lord Jesus Christ!
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Dear friend,
I
look forward to getting your feedback. Do write in to me at:
drmervynabreo@gmail.com
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