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NASB | Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks within himself, so he is. He says to you, "Eat and drink!" But his heart is not with you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he [in behavior--one who manipulates]. He says to you, "Eat and drink," Yet his heart is not with you [but it is begrudging the cost]. |
Subject: Pride is a good thing! Or is it? |
Bible Note: Hello humbled, I have not read the book myself, however, as a result of your post I did read the book review. The book may or may not be helpful but I would argue that the review is anything but helpful. To begin with the writer can in no way be considered objective and the article is presented mean spirited (in my opinion) which instantly rules it out regarding it's being informative or in any way helpful. The writer is right in saying that there is no such thing as "Christian Psychology" but stops short in accuracy at that point and continues on presumptuously, and I might add ignorantly so, regarding his uninformed opinion of Psychology. As one in the field of Psychiatry, having studied the works of many psychologist/psychiatrist I must disagree with Mr. Dettwiler's article where he comments on these issues. A one sided view is never helpful. I will stop short of being long-winded and just say this. Like with every other dicipline, psychology/psychiatry has it's extreme views on both sides of the issue. There are those who are very liberal and very much represent Mr. Dettwiler's observations and, there are those who are very conservative and, (hold on to your socks)even christians. Personally, whether I am working with an individual, couple, or entire family, I focus first and foremost on personal responsibility. While many of my patients have truly been victims at the discretion of others (sometimes in ways Mr. Dettwiler might not possibly conceive) the goal of therapy is never to accept oneself as a victim. Rather, it's to first understand what has happened, accept it, and then take personal responsibility for recovering from it. I might add that this always includes forgiveness. I appreciate the tendency for many (especially us christians) to mistrust pschology as a discipline; some in the field have earned that mistrust in many ways. However, to attempt to invalidate it with uninformed assumptions is no more than, well, a plank in ones eye. Recommendation: Read more reviews and search for objectivity and true insight regarding the books content and teaching. Or, buy or borrow the book and read it stopping at any point that begins to teach methods or strategies that conflict with the teachings of the bible (as many of us have had to do with some writings from well known professing chrsitians). Hope this is helpful, Jeff |