The science of the mind defines psychology according to the worldwide
definition of an individual group's mental or behavioral characteristics. I
disagree that"Psychology is just sinful human beings sinfully thinking
about other sinful human beings." I believe that the phrase determines
the connection between sin and human nature. The quote is derived from
a philosopher by the name of James Adams. He thought that there are no
other resources that are useful to the progression of humanity.Adams
perceived psychology as the enemy of the church in a territory dispute
(Entwistle, 2015).
Consequently, psychology is depicted as an entity that went against the
word of God and the principles of the church. I believe that psychology
can discover the human personality to include the Bible and churches'
beliefs. The Bible is not the work of man but the work of God's nature.
Romans 3:23 says, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came
by Christ Jesus." (NIV) I believe that my understand and views of
psychology align with Entwistle's statements" Psychological and
theological methods are used to gain a more holistic and unified
understanding of truth" (Entwistle, 2015, pg. 186). One should understand
how God sees us; we must see ourselves and others, then handle each
other with the care needed in our lives.
In concession, some church's may feel psychology will lead people away
from God, and people will begin looking at the scientific nature of their sin
and existence. The church and ministry advocate for fallen or sinful
people to bring them to God. Everyone looks at the world through their
own eyes and perspective, and the results included no one's view is
perfect, regardless of whether it consists of the Bible. As Entwistle states,
Obedience is crucial for spiritual health. While sinful behavior certainly
bodes ill for psychological functioning, it is erroneous and injurious to see
morality as the only determinant of psychological health (Entwistle, 2015).
Reference
Entwistle, D. N. (2015). Integrative approaches to psychology and
Christianity: An introduction to worldview issues, philosophical
foundations, and integration models (3rd ed.). Eugene, OR: Cascade
Books.
