40 Questions
It is recommended to overload counselees with too much information in one session.
False
Jesus provided his disciples with all the knowledge about his kingdom at once.
False
Compassion in counseling involves being emotionally detached from the counselee.
False
A counselor should only rejoice with their counselees and not weep with them.
False
A counselor should only provide emotional support and not offer any guidance or advice.
False
The Bible advises counselors to be unfriendly and cold towards their counselees.
False
A counselor should only focus on providing information and not on building a relationship with their counselee.
False
The Bible teaches that showing emotions is a bad thing in counseling.
False
In counseling, it is acceptable to glorify sin through self-disclosure.
False
A counselor should stick to their original plan and not be flexible during a counseling session.
False
Obeying God is more important than life itself.
True
A counselor should give the impression of being in a hurry during a counseling session.
False
A counselor should avoid open-ended questions and instead provide direct answers.
False
A counselor should not share their own life experiences with their counselee.
False
A counselor should be directive and authoritative in their approach, as guided by Scripture.
True
The goal of counseling is to provide solutions rather than to stimulate thinking and analysis.
False
Paul's counseling ministry involved only instructing men.
False
Having secretaries and staff members in the church office can help set up safeguards for counseling.
True
A pastor should always counsel alone without involving others.
False
It is okay to counsel a woman in private without any safeguards.
False
Paul's desire was to present only men complete in Christ.
False
A pastor should not involve others in counseling to avoid raising suspicions.
False
It is recommended to have no procedures in place for counseling in a church office.
False
Motivation is the only factor that determines the appropriateness of counseling a woman.
False
Giving homework to counselees helps them to apply biblical principles to their daily lives.
True
A counselor should always take sides in a marital or family problem to show empathy.
False
A counselor should manifest confidence in themselves and their own abilities.
False
Counseling is only effective when it is limited to a weekly counseling session.
False
Partiality or taking sides in counseling can lead to a breakdown of trust with the counselee.
True
A counselor should avoid setting boundaries with their counselees to build a stronger relationship.
False
A counselor should prioritize their own opinions and experiences over the scriptures in solving problems.
False
Counseling is most effective when it is focused on solving problems quickly, rather than promoting long-term growth and change.
False
A counselor should adapt to their counselee's mood and personality to show kindness and gentleness.
True
A counselor should be overly jovial when their counselee is depressed and sad.
False
A counselor should mirror their counselee's body language and tone of voice to show empathy.
True
A counselor should avoid power struggles and adversarial relationships with their counselee.
True
A counselor should take sides in an issue to provide guidance and support to their counselee.
False
A counselor should prioritize building a relationship with their counselee over providing information and guidance.
True
A counselor should focus solely on providing emotional support and not offer guidance or advice.
False
A counselor should prioritize being optimistic and not buy into their counselee's depression or sadness.
True
Study Notes
Effective Counseling
- Effective counseling involves being friendly, compassionate, and emotionally present with counselees.
- Counselors should avoid overloading counselees with too much information at once, as it can lead to confusion and a lack of understanding.
- Jesus is an example of a compassionate and timely counselor, who revealed himself and his will to his disciples at the right time.
Building Trust
- Counselors should be tender-hearted and emotionally compassionate, showing genuine care and concern for their counselees.
- Romans 12:15 emphasizes the importance of rejoicing with those who rejoice and weeping with those who weep, demonstrating emotional expressions that are appropriate and not artificial.
Establishing a Counseling Framework
- Counselors should have a plan and agenda, but be flexible and willing to adapt to changing circumstances and pressing issues that arise during the counseling session.
- Self-disclosure can be used appropriately, but counselors should avoid glorifying sin or giving the impression that they are condoning sinful behavior.
- Open-ended questions can stimulate analysis and encourage counselees to think critically about their problems and apply biblical principles to their situation.
Maintaining Authority and Neutrality
- Counselors should be appropriately authoritative and directive, speaking the word of God with power and confidence (Titus 2:15).
- Avoid partiality and taking sides, and instead, focus on seeking to be on the Lord's side and helping counselees to become what God wants them to be.
- Counselors should manifest confidence and competence in the scriptures, trusting that they have the answers to counselees' problems.
Adapting to Counselees' Needs
- Counselors should adapt their approach to match the mood, personality, and body language of their counselees, exercising true biblical love by placing their concerns above their own.
- Avoid power struggles and adversarial relationships, and instead, focus on presenting every man and woman complete in Christ (Colossians 1:28).
Setting Boundaries and Safeguards
- Counselors should set up safeguards to prevent failures and ensure that their congregation understands the procedures in place, especially when counseling the opposite gender.
- Motivation is key, and counselors should ensure that their motives are pure and centered on helping others, rather than personal gain or selfish desires.
This text discusses Jesus' approach to teaching, highlighting the importance of not overloading his audience with too much information at once. It also references his interactions with his disciples.
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