The Christian life is all about change. Sanctification is the process of growth as a believer that starts at salvation and continues until we meet Jesus face to face. As we walk through this life, we are ever-changing more and more into the likeness of Christ as the Spirit works in and through us. This is why wise counselling should be transformative, change-oriented, and grounded in the doctrine of sanctification (2 Corinthians 3:16-18; Philippians 2:12-13).
David Powlison, CCEF’s executive director, shares two stories about his own walk with Jesus that illustrate the variety of methods God uses to change people.
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Thank you Shannon. I particularly liked his emphasis upon saying one relevant thing at a time, rather than trying to say everything all at once. That is what makes biblical counseling the personal ministry of the Word; the careful application of one relevant truth at a time.