Counseling can help us obtain the information we are lacking. Because we are facing a crisis situation for which life does not usually prepare us . Christians today often face problems for which life does not prepare them and for which the Bible does not give specific answers. For example, we may be confronted with a family member who begins abusing drugs or alcohol. Or we may be faced with a family member who begins acting in very uncharacteristic ways because of a mental or physical illness.
Counseling can often provide helpful information about how to respond to such situations.
Because some psychological problems are caused by chemical imbalances in the body and have little to do with our spiritual state. Psychology and medicine have learned much helpful information that can help us know what treatments are available and how we can respond to those symptoms that are not improved by medical treatments. A well-trained counselor can provide a bridge to this information, as well as a place to discuss how to use this information for oneself or a family member. Because of the sin of others. If there is a sin problem that causes people to come for counseling, very frequently the major culprit is the sin of others rather than personal sin.