Have been reading through this book by Jay Adams and, in the main, find it very insightful, especially given where the state of counseling was at the time of writing. For those who have read the book, what are your thoughts?
There are a few things I disagree with as he discourages the seeking of the "Why" of sinful behavior but a lot of that is in reaction to Rogerian counseling. That said, I think Owen's treatment of sin and temptation offers an appropriate explanation of the "Why" we sin and how to do battle with it that I think Adams tends to neglect. Other than that, I think he's got some very solid insights into the need to encourage and enjoin sanctification in believers through Biblical confrontation.
There are a few things I disagree with as he discourages the seeking of the "Why" of sinful behavior but a lot of that is in reaction to Rogerian counseling. That said, I think Owen's treatment of sin and temptation offers an appropriate explanation of the "Why" we sin and how to do battle with it that I think Adams tends to neglect. Other than that, I think he's got some very solid insights into the need to encourage and enjoin sanctification in believers through Biblical confrontation.