Truth in Love TIL 518: Lies My Therapist Told Me Part 2 (feat. Greg Gifford)
May 26, 2025
Greg Gifford, an Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling and author of 'Lies My Therapist Told Me,' delves into the relationship between salvation and the mind. He discusses how true mental transformation comes from regeneration by the Holy Spirit, steering clear of mere secular practices. Gifford emphasizes the importance of biblical teachings in understanding mental health and encourages a re-evaluation of common psychological terms through a scriptural lens. He also highlights the need for critical analysis of therapy literature, promoting alignment with biblical truths.
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Salvation Transforms The Mind
- The mind is immaterial and distinct from the brain, and salvation transforms the mind through renewal beyond physical remedies.
- Sin corrupts the mind, making salvation the true solution, not medical treatment or self-care practices.
Sanctification Renewing The Mind
- Sanctification progressively renews and conforms the believer's mind to Christ's way of thinking.
- This ongoing transformation is enabled by the Holy Spirit empowering obedience and desire change.
Avoid Syncretism With Mental Health
- Avoid syncretism by not mixing secular mental health concepts with biblical understanding of the mind.
- Engage deeply with Scripture to reinterpret mental health issues biblically rather than accepting secular mental illness labels.
