Secular psychology assumes several things that are contrary to scripture. The first of these assumptions is that man is basically good, which we know to be false based on Psalm 51: 3-5. This presupposition puts man in the place of being a victim of circumstances and, if taken full throttle, removes responsibility for sin and/or any questionable act.
Another false assumption made by the majority of modern psychologists is that man is autonomous. It assumes that man function and acts without the influence of other sources and that he has complete control of himself, his actions, and answers to none but himself.
Psychology also assumes that truth is relative- that there is no definite right or wrongs making the end goal of secular counseling merely behavioral change at best and personal happiness at the expense of others at it's worst. John 14:6 and 17:17 show us that truth is definite and where to find it.
The sum result of these false principles is that psychology does not understand who man is in relation to God. Man is not held accountable to God for sinful actions and is not viewed as a sinful creature in need of a Savior. Psychology ultimately removes the need for a Savior by placing man in charge of his own destiny and giving us the illusion of control.
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