Original sin and personal sin are the reasons for our problems. Despite the universality and
prevalence of sin, important it is to confront sin a in counseling session when doing so
would likely precipitate positive change. Since the Holy Spirit that works it is to create
change, the counselor should pray before the session for guidance and discernment on
when and how to confront sin. may It be better refrain from confrontation until to the
counselee becomes more receptive recognizing and owning his sinf actions and to ul
thoughts. the client If is not self-aware and is actively blaming external factors for his
issues, will likely he dismiss the therapist’s words or respond defensively (Kollar, 2011). He
may double-down in his stance, making harder for him it to hear the truth. On the opposite
spectrum, the client lacking a sense of self and if is has a propensity for self-condemnation,
confrontation may cause him to withdraw or become extremely compliant and codependent
(McMinn, 2011). The client not is yet empowered make changes his life because to to he is
unsure of and his values. Hence, better who he is it is to postpone confrontation until he
further develops his identity Christ and can modify in his view of self, his behavior, and his
principles order in to grow.
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a The counselor recommended is to “start with smaller, less intimidating types of
confrontation” methods gauge the to response of the client (McMinn, 2011). Techniques
