When Help Is Needed: A Biblical View Of Counseling
Ruth is an attractive 35-year-old woman who is married to a man who seems to have no major flaws. Pete has rarely raised his voice throughout their 15-year marriage, has never hit her, is a faithful provider, and is good to the kids.
But Ruth is bored. She feels dead inside. Untouched. Missed. "He really doesn't have the slightest idea of who I am. He rarely pays any attention to me, to what I am wearing, to my perfume, or to how I may be feeling. He never asks how my day went."
Ruth and Pete are both Christians. They know God hates divorce (Mal. 2:16). But for the first time in her life, Ruth is questioning how long God expects her to endure the boredom of this relationship. She feels as though she can't continue like this anymore.
Would you be inclined to think that Ruth's problems were spiritual or psychological? Would you refer her to a pastor or to a counselor? Would your pastor have time? Would you expect the counselor to talk about the reality of sin and the need for repentance and obedience to God?
Managing Editor: David Sper
Cover: Terry Bidgood
©1993 RBC Ministries--Grand Rapids, MI 49555 Printed in USA
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