The book “How to Help People Change” written by author Jay E. Adams was very inspiring to me. It appears to be based entirely on God's Word, which I also support as part of my personal approach to counseling. Psalms 119:24 King James Version “Your testimonies are also my delight and my counselors. » Adams suggests that the process of change can only take place from within (the heart) and using Christian principles. The heart must be changed for a person's behavior to change. In Psalms 51:6, the Bible says, “Behold, you desire the truth in the inner parts, and in the hidden parts you will make me know wisdom. » When a person knows and understands the right thing to do, the chances of him or her behaving right are greater. The author emphasizes the role of the counselor as a minister of God, who uses Scripture to help people change. In Psalms 51:10, the Bible says: “Create in me a pure heart, O God; and renew in me a right spirit. If people can receive instructions from God, then change can take place. I believe that true peace and joy come from obedience to biblical principles. When we know that God is happy with us, then we are also happier with ourselves. In Romans 8:1, the Bible says, “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. » We no longer have to carry the burden of defeat or a guilty conscience when we follow God's standards. Adams also suggested that counselors must have a thorough discernment of Scripture in order to conduct Christian counseling. He clearly explains that there are four stages in biblical counseling: teaching, conviction, correction, and discipline. In 2 Timothy 4:2, the... middle of paper ...... responds to life situations, and the person will behave badly. In other words, a bad thought will lead to feelings of unhappiness, even destruction; “I can’t have what I want, so I’m going to kill myself.” By learning new positive thoughts through “false belief therapy,” we can achieve healthy thinking that will result in overall happiness. “I may not be able to have what I want, but that's not the end of the world.”Works CitedAdams, JE (1986). How to help people change. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan Publishing House. Backus, W.D. and Chapian, M. (2000). Telling Yourself the Truth (20th ed.). Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House Publishers Holy Bible. King James Version (1998). Chattanooga, TN: AMG International, Inc. Lawrence, D., (2006). (Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers) Finale: Act 1 (CD) Brentwood, TN: EMI Gospel