Biblical Marriage Counseling

Yes, because Christian based marriage counseling provides Godly wisdom and guidance through the use of Scripture.

The use of Scripture is one of the most crucial elements of Christian marriage counseling.

You see, the Bible is God's instruction manual on "How to do Life". It speaks to every human condition or challenge you may possibly face.

As a Believer, the Word of God must be the primary authority in your life.

Your Christian counselor will likely use a variety of Scriptures during your marriage counseling sessions. Below are a few examples:

• A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh answer stirs up anger.
  Proverbs 15:1
• And further, you will submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
  Ephesians 5:21
• And you husbands must love your wives with the same love Christ showed the church. Ephesians 5:25
• Love does not demand it's own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it's been wronged. I Corinthians 13:5

The Advantages of Biblical Marriage Counseling

• It provides couples with God's plan for marriage.
• It provides a blueprint for conflict resolution.
• It's principles are timeless and true.
• It's fact not theory based.

Are There Disadvantages? Yes if...

• ...Scriptures are misinterpreted.
• ...the Scriptures are taken out of context and misapplied.
• ...the Bible is used to bring condemnation and shame.
• ...Scriptures are selectively picked to support a counselors' personal beliefs.

Does marriage counseling work? We believe the advantages are greater than the disadvantages. We also beleive the disadvantages can be avoided with a little due diligence on your part.

So, when faced with a choice between secular marriage counseling and Biblical counseling, we recommend you choose Biblical.

Always strive to govern your life by God's Word and by Godly principles.