FLEE The Delusion of PSYCHOLOGY

How Modern Man’s Attempt to Fix SELF Only Made Everything Worse

Or: as an alternative subtitle, "Why Jesus Would Lose His License as a Therapist?"

INTRODUCTION: THE GREAT DECEPTION

“There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.” (Proverbs 14:12)

Modern psychology, psychiatry, therapy, counseling, self-help, life coaching, and the entire mental health industry represent the single largest, most expensive, most culturally accepted attempt in human history to do one thing:

FIX SELF using SELF.

It’s the problem trying to solve the problem.

It’s Cain counseling Cain about why Cain is angry.

It’s SELF analyzing SELF, treating SELF, healing SELF, improving SELF, liberating SELF, and ultimately EXALTING SELF.

And after over a century of this experiment—after billions of dollars spent, millions of hours of therapy, countless books published, endless programs created, medications prescribed like candy, and an entire generation raised to “get in touch with their feelings”—we must ask the uncomfortable question:

HAS IT WORKED?

Has humanity become:

- More peaceful?
- Less anxious?
- More stable?
- Less depressed?
- More whole?
- Less suicidal?
- More content?
- Less medicated?
- More fulfilled?
- Less broken?

Or has it gotten EXPONENTIALLY WORSE?

And if it’s gotten worse—and the data screams that it has—then we must ask:

What if psychology isn’t the cure?

What if psychology is GASOLINE on the fire?

What if the entire mental health industry is built on a fundamentally flawed premise that directly OPPOSES what Jesus came to do?

Jesus said: “DIE TO SELF.”

Psychology says: “HEAL SELF, FIND SELF, LOVE SELF, BE YOUR TRUE SELF.”

These are not compatible.

They are OPPOSITE GOSPELS.

And we’re about to prove, using Scripture and undeniable evidence, that modern psychology is CAIN’S RELIGION, dressed in white coats and speaking in clinical jargon.

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PART 1: THE FUNDAMENTAL FLAW

The Premise of Psychology

At its core, modern psychology operates on these assumptions:

The problem is IN you (your psyche, your trauma, your past, your thoughts, your emotions, your chemistry)

The solution is ALSO IN you (self-discovery, self-actualization, self-love, self-acceptance, self-empowerment)

You have the capacity to HEAL YOURSELF (with professional guidance, of course)

Understanding YOURSELF is the key to wholeness

Your FEELINGS are valid and should be honored

Your identity is SELF-DETERMINED

You must learn to LOVE YOURSELF first

This is the gospel of SELF.

The Biblical Reality

The Bible says:

The problem is SIN - not trauma, not chemistry, not circumstances

“The heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick; Who can understand it?” (Jeremiah 17:9)

You CANNOT fix yourself

“Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard his spots? Then you also can do good who are accustomed to doing evil.” (Jeremiah 13:23)
The solution is OUTSIDE of you - Jesus Christ

“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8)
You must DIE TO SELF, not discover self

“If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me” (Luke 9:23)
Your feelings are DECEITFUL and should not be trusted

“He who trusts in his own heart is a fool” (Proverbs 28:26)

Your identity is determined by GOD, not you

“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12)
You must DIE to self-love and LOVE GOD

“If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own life, he cannot be My disciple” (Luke 14:26)

These are OPPOSITE SYSTEMS.

Psychology builds up SELF.
Jesus tears down SELF.

Psychology tells you to find yourself.
Jesus tells you to lose yourself.

Psychology tells you to love yourself.
Jesus tells you to die to yourself.

THEY CANNOT BOTH BE RIGHT.

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PART 2: THE HISTORY - HOW WE GOT HERE

Before Psychology: The Biblical Model

For thousands of years, the Church understood human problems as spiritual issues:

- Sin separated man from God

- Repentance was the pathway to healing

- The Gospel was the solution to the human condition

- The Holy Spirit was the Counselor

- The Word of God was sufficient for all of life and godliness

- The Church was the community of healing

2 Peter 1:3

“His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us”

EVERYTHING.

Not “some things, and then you need therapy for the rest.”

EVERYTHING.

The Advent of Psychology

Late 1800s - Early 1900s:

Sigmund Freud - Founded psychoanalysis

- Said religion is neurosis, an illusion, a crutch

- Focused obsessively on sex, pleasure, the unconscious

- Believed people are driven by base desires (id, ego, superego)

- Conclusion: Man is an animal with complex neuroses

Carl Jung - Analytical psychology

- Rejected Christianity but embraced mysticism, occult

- Believed in collective unconscious, archetypes

- Sought “individuation” - becoming your true self

- Conclusion: Find yourself through exploring the unconscious

B.F. Skinner - Behaviorism

- Denied free will, reduced humans to stimulus-response machines

- “Beyond Freedom and Dignity” - we’re just conditioned animals

- Conclusion: Man has no soul, just behaviors to be modified

Carl Rogers - Humanistic psychology

- “Client-centered therapy”

- Unconditional positive regard for self

- You are basically good; just need to actualize your potential

- Conclusion: Love yourself, be your authentic self

Abraham Maslow - Hierarchy of needs

- Self-actualization as the pinnacle of human development

- “Peak experiences” of self-realization

- Conclusion: The goal of life is SELF-actualization

The Common Thread

EVERY founder of modern psychology:

- Rejected biblical Christianity

- Elevated SELF as the center

- Denied sin as the problem

- Promoted self-discovery, self-love, self-actualization as the solution

They built an entire industry on CAIN’S RELIGION.

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PART 3: THE EXPLOSION OF SELF-HELP

The Industry

Since the 1960s, the self-help industry has EXPLODED:

- $13.2 BILLION industry in the US alone (2022)

- Hundreds of thousands of licensed therapists

- Millions of life coaches (unlicensed)

- Endless books, podcasts, seminars, retreats

- Corporate wellness programs

- School counselors in every building

- Therapy normalized, even glorified

- Mental health awareness campaigns everywhere

The MESSAGE:

“You deserve to be happy.”
“Live your truth.”
“Be your authentic self.”
“You are enough.”
“Love yourself first.”
“Prioritize your mental health.”
“Set boundaries to protect your peace.”
“Honor your feelings.”
“Find your purpose.”
“Manifest your desires.”
“You are the creator of your reality.”

EVERY SINGLE ONE is about SELF.

The Methods

Talk therapy - Let’s talk about YOU for an hour

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Change YOUR thoughts

Positive Psychology - Focus on YOUR strengths

Mindfulness - Be present with YOURSELF

Self-Compassion - Be kind to YOURSELF

Affirmations - Speak positively to YOURSELF

Journaling - Explore YOURSELF

Life Coaching - Optimize YOUR life

Recovery Programs - Heal YOURSELF (with support)

Notice the pattern?

YOU. YOUR. YOURSELF. SELF. SELF. SELF.

It’s all about SELF.

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PART 4: THE RESULTS - HAS IT WORKED?

The Data Doesn’t Lie

If psychology and therapy were effective, we would expect to see IMPROVEMENT in mental health over the past 50+ years of widespread therapy, medication, and self-help.

Instead, we see:

DEPRESSION

- 1960s: ~1% of population had depression

- 2020s: ~20-30% of population has depression

- 20-30X INCREASE despite (or because of?) therapy explosion

Antidepressant use:

- 1988: 2.5% of Americans on antidepressants

- 2018: 13.2% of Americans on antidepressants

- 5X INCREASE

Are we getting better? NO. We’re medicating more and feeling worse.

ANXIETY

- Generalized Anxiety Disorder has SKYROCKETED

- Anxiety disorders now affect ~30% of adults in lifetime

- Gen Z (raised with therapy, counseling, “mental health awareness”) is the MOST anxious generation in history

SUICIDE

- Youth suicide rates have INCREASED dramatically

- Despite school counselors, crisis hotlines, awareness campaigns

- More therapy = More suicide attempts

2007-2017: Teen suicide rates increased 56% (CDC)

If therapy worked, shouldn’t suicide DECREASE?

ADDICTION

- Opioid crisis - worst drug epidemic in history

- Despite addiction counseling, rehab centers, recovery programs

- More treatment = More overdoses

IDENTITY CONFUSION

- Transgenderism explosion

- Gender dysphoria diagnoses skyrocketing

- Kids deciding they’re the opposite sex

- Psychology’s role: Affirm their feelings, support transition

We’ll address this abomination shortly.

FAMILY BREAKDOWN

- Divorce rates exploded alongside marriage counseling industry

- More couples therapy = More divorces

- Therapy often ENDS marriages by encouraging “authenticity” and “meeting your needs”

GENERAL LIFE SATISFACTION

- Despite unprecedented wealth, comfort, technology, access to therapy

- People are MORE miserable than ever

- More depressed, more anxious, more medicated, more suicidal, more lost

The Conclusion

PSYCHOLOGY HAS FAILED.

Not just “hasn’t helped much.”

MADE THINGS WORSE.

It’s gasoline on the fire.

Air tankers dropping fuel on a raging forest fire, convinced they’re helping.

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PART 5: WHY PSYCHOLOGY FAILS - THE THEOLOGICAL REASON

It Treats the Symptoms, Not the Disease

Psychology says: “You’re anxious because of trauma, stress, chemical imbalance, negative thought patterns.”

The Bible says: “You’re anxious because you don’t trust God.”

Matthew 6:25-34

“For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life… But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

Philippians 4:6-7

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

The ROOT of anxiety is LACK OF FAITH in God.

Psychology can never fix this because psychology IGNORES GOD ENTIRELY.

It Empowers SELF When SELF is the Problem

Psychology: “You need to build up your self-esteem, love yourself, empower yourself.”

The Bible: “The problem IS yourself. You need to DIE to self.”

Imagine a doctor saying: “You have cancer. The cure is to make the cancer feel better about itself and help it reach its full potential.”

INSANE.

But that’s EXACTLY what psychology does with SELF.

SELF is the cancer.

And psychology says: “Love your cancer. Accept your cancer. Be your authentic cancerous self.”

It Makes Feelings the Authority

Psychology: “Your feelings are valid. Honor your truth. If it feels right, it is right for you.”

The Bible: “The heart is deceitful and desperately wicked. Do not trust your feelings.”

Jeremiah 17:9

“The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it?”

Proverbs 28:26

“He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered.”

Psychology has made FEELINGS into God.

Whatever you FEEL becomes TRUTH.

This is INSANITY.

And it leads to…

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PART 6: THE TRANSGENDER EXPLOSION - PSYCHOLOGY’S GREATEST EVIL

The Lie

Modern psychology teaches:

“If a child FEELS like they’re the opposite sex, they probably ARE. We must AFFIRM their feelings. To question their feelings is harmful. Gender is a social construct. Biology doesn’t determine sex. YOU determine your own identity.”

This is DEMONIC.

The Biblical Response

Genesis 1:27

“God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.”

GOD determines sex. Not feelings. Not psychology. Not SELF.

Deuteronomy 22:5

“A woman shall not wear man’s clothing, nor shall a man put on a woman’s clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God.”

God calls it ABOMINATION.

Psychology calls it “brave” and “authentic.”

The Damage

Psychology has:

- Convinced children they’re “born in the wrong body”

- Encouraged “social transition” (pronouns, name changes, dress)

- Promoted puberty blockers (chemical castration)

- Supported “gender-affirming surgery” (mutilation)

- Destroyed thousands of lives

- Created a generation of confused, sterilized, traumatized victims

And when these children grow up and realize they were LIED TO?

Suicide rates SKYROCKET.

Post-transition suicide rates are HIGHER than pre-transition.

Because the problem was never their body.

The problem was SIN, confusion, and DEMONIC deception.

Psychology’s Role

The entire mental health industry:

- Affirms delusion

- Encourages rebellion against God’s design

- Calls parents “abusive” if they don’t affirm

- Threatens to remove children from homes

- Celebrates mutilation as “healthcare”

This is CAIN’S RELIGION at its absolute worst.

“I will determine my own identity.”

“I will be my own god.”

“I will override God’s design.”

“I know better than the Creator.”

And psychology SUPPORTS this.

Applauds it.

PROMOTES it.

This alone is sufficient to burn the entire field to the ground.

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PART 7: WOULD JESUS BE A GOOD THERAPIST?

The Question

Let’s do a thought experiment:

Jesus walks into a modern therapy practice and applies for a license as a professional counselor.

He lists His credentials:

- Perfect knowledge of the human heart

- Healed countless people of physical and spiritual afflictions

- Taught with authority unlike any teacher

- Perfect wisdom, perfect love, perfect truth

They ask: “What’s your approach to counseling?”

Jesus answers with quotes from His ministry:

Jesus’ “Therapy” Statements

To the anxious:

“Do not be worried about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on… But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness” (Matthew 6:25, 33)

Therapist translation: “Stop focusing on yourself and your needs. Focus on God.”

Modern therapy: “Let’s explore why you’re anxious and develop coping mechanisms for YOUR wellbeing.”

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To the depressed:

“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me… and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:28-29)

Therapist translation: “The solution is outside yourself. Submit to Me.”

Modern therapy: “Let’s work on building YOUR resilience and finding meaning within YOURSELF.”

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To someone struggling with identity:

“If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save it” (Luke 9:23-24)

Therapist translation: “Stop trying to find yourself. Lose yourself. Die to yourself. Follow Me.”

Modern therapy: “Let’s help you discover your authentic self and live your truth.”

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To someone seeking self-esteem:

“For whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted” (Matthew 23:12)

Therapist translation: “Stop exalting yourself. Humble yourself before God.”

Modern therapy: “You need to build healthy self-esteem and recognize your inherent worth.”

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To someone dealing with past trauma:

“If your right eye makes you stumble, tear it out and throw it from you… if your right hand makes you stumble, cut it off” (Matthew 5:29-30)

Therapist translation: “Be radical about dealing with sin. Cut it off. Don’t coddle it.”

Modern therapy: “Let’s process your trauma gently and help you heal at your own pace.”

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To someone seeking affirmation:

“You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father” (John 8:44)

Therapist translation: “You’re enslaved to sin and serving Satan.”

Modern therapy: “Let’s use positive affirmations to reframe negative self-talk.”

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To religious people seeking validation:

“You are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness” (Matthew 23:27)

Therapist translation: “You’re hypocrites. You look good on the outside but you’re dead inside.”

Modern therapy: “Let’s honor where you are in your journey and affirm your experience.”

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The Verdict

JESUS WOULD BE IMMEDIATELY FIRED AND LOSE HIS LICENSE.

Why?

He doesn’t affirm feelings - He confronts sin

He doesn’t build up self - He calls for death to self

He doesn’t validate identity choices - He defines identity

He doesn’t avoid offense - He speaks hard truth

He doesn’t center the client - He centers God

He doesn’t offer coping mechanisms - He offers transformation

He doesn’t meet people “where they are” - He calls them to repentance

Modern licensing boards would accuse Him of:

- Being “judgmental”

- “Spiritual abuse”

- Causing “psychological harm”

- Not respecting “client autonomy”

- Imposing His “religious beliefs”

- Being “culturally insensitive”

- Violating “ethical guidelines”

Jesus would be banned from practicing therapy.

Not because He lacks wisdom, love, or power to heal.

But because modern therapy is built on OPPOSING PRINCIPLES to Christ.

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PART 8: WOULD JESUS BE A GOOD LIFE COACH?

The Life Coach Industry

Life coaching has EXPLODED:

- $15+ billion industry

- Anyone can call themselves a “life coach” (no license required)

- Promise to help you “achieve your goals,” “reach your potential,” “optimize your life”

The message: “You have untapped potential. I’ll help YOU unlock it. Let’s build the life YOU want.”

It’s SELF-OPTIMIZATION for profit.

Jesus’ “Life Coaching”

Let’s see what Jesus would say as a “life coach”:

Rich Young Ruler (potential client seeking life optimization):

Client: “What must I do to have the best life?”

Modern Life Coach: “Let’s identify your values, set some SMART goals, create an action plan for success!”

Jesus: “Sell all your possessions, give to the poor, and follow Me.” (Mark 10:21)

Client leaves sad. Jesus loses the client.

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Ambitious Disciples (seeking career advancement):

Client: “We want to be great, successful, at the top!”

Modern Life Coach: “Love it! Let’s work on leadership development, personal branding, networking strategies!”

Jesus: “Whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be slave of all.” (Mark 10:43-44)

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Anxious Person (seeking work-life balance):

Client: “I’m overwhelmed with worry about my career, finances, future.”

Modern Life Coach: “Let’s work on time management, financial planning, and goal-setting to give you more control!”

Jesus: “Do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself.” (Matthew 6:34)

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The Verdict

JESUS WOULD BE THE WORST LIFE COACH EVER.

Why?

- He doesn’t help you achieve YOUR goals - He calls you to HIS mission

- He doesn’t optimize YOUR life - He calls you to lose your life

- He doesn’t help you reach YOUR potential - He says you have no potential apart from Him

- He doesn’t build YOUR kingdom - He calls you to HIS kingdom

- He doesn’t make you successful - He calls you to take up a cross

Jesus wouldn’t last one day in the life coaching industry.

Not because He can’t transform lives.

But because He transforms them in the OPPOSITE direction the industry promotes.

DOWN, not up.
DEATH, not life.
LOSS, not gain.
SURRENDER, not achievement.

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PART 9: WOULD JESUS BE A GOOD POLITICIAN? CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST?

The Political Jesus?

Modern Christians love to imagine Jesus endorsing their political causes:

“Jesus was a social justice warrior!”

“Jesus would support universal healthcare!”

“Jesus was a capitalist!”

“Jesus would fight for religious freedom!”

“Jesus would march for [insert cause]!”

But would He?

Jesus and Politics

When they tried to make Him king:

“Jesus therefore perceiving that they were intending to come and take Him by force to make Him king, withdrew again to the mountain by Himself alone” (John 6:15)

When asked about taxes:

“Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s” (Matthew 22:21)

When asked about Roman oppression:

“My kingdom is not of this world” (John 18:36)

When Pilate threatened Him:

“You would have no authority over Me, unless it had been given you from above” (John 19:11)

Jesus’ Priority

He didn’t come to:

- Reform government
- Change legislation
- Fight for rights
- Establish social programs
- Build political coalitions
- Promote economic systems

He came to:

- Seek and save the LOST
- Call sinners to REPENTANCE
- Destroy the works of the devil
- Build His CHURCH
- Establish His KINGDOM

Political activism focuses on changing SYSTEMS.

Jesus focuses on changing HEARTS.

Would Jesus care about injustice? Yes.

But His solution is not political power.

His solution is the GOSPEL.

The Verdict

Jesus would be TERRIBLE at politics.

Why?

- He won’t compromise truth for votes

- He won’t form political alliances with sinners

- He won’t promise prosperity and security

- He won’t build earthly kingdoms

- He won’t fight for human rights over God’s sovereignty

- He won’t make this world better - He’ll call people OUT of this world

Jesus would be accused of:

- Not caring about the poor (because He won’t support welfare programs)

- Not caring about justice (because He won’t protest)

- Not caring about freedom (because He calls people to slavery to God)

- Being too heavenly-minded to be any earthly good

And He’d be RIGHT not to care about those things the way the world does.

Because His kingdom is NOT OF THIS WORLD.

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PART 10: THE BIBLICAL ALTERNATIVE

What the Bible Offers Instead

Instead of psychology’s “heal yourself,” the Bible offers:

1. CONFESSION OF SIN

James 5:16

“Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed.”

Not “process your trauma.”

CONFESS YOUR SIN.

2. REPENTANCE

Acts 3:19

“Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away”

Not “accept yourself.”

REPENT FROM YOURSELF.

3. FAITH IN CHRIST

John 14:1

“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me”

Not “believe in yourself.”

BELIEVE IN CHRIST.

4. THE WORD OF GOD

Psalm 119:9, 11

“How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word… Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You”

Not “explore your feelings.”

TREASURE GOD’S WORD.

5. THE HOLY SPIRIT

John 14:16-17, 26

“I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; that is the Spirit of truth… He will teach you all things”

Not “hire a therapist.”

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS THE COUNSELOR.

6. THE CHURCH

Galatians 6:1-2

“Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness… Bear one another’s burdens”

Not “schedule individual therapy.”

BIBLICAL COMMUNITY.

7. SUFFERING FOR SANCTIFICATION

Romans 5:3-5

“We also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope”

Not “avoid all discomfort.”

EMBRACE SUFFERING AS GOD’S TOOL.

The Sufficiency of Scripture

2 Timothy 3:16-17

“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work”

EVERY GOOD WORK.

Not “some works, and therapy for the rest.”

EVERY.

2 Peter 1:3

“His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him”

EVERYTHING.

Psychology is not needed.

The Bible is SUFFICIENT.

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PART 11: CAIN OR ABEL? - THE FUNDAMENTAL QUESTION

The Test

Every system, every approach, every philosophy can be tested by one question:

Does it align with CAIN or ABEL?

CAIN:

- Came to God on his own terms
- Brought the fruit of his OWN labor
- Trusted in SELF-righteousness
- Got angry when rejected
- Killed his brother
- Built a city without God
- Made a name for himself

ABEL:

- Came to God on GOD’S terms
- Brought the blood sacrifice God required
- Trusted in GOD’S provision
- His offering was accepted
- Was killed by self-righteousness
- Pleased God by faith
- God testified on his behalf

Hebrews 11:4

“By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying about his gifts”

Applying the Test to Psychology

Psychology:

- Comes to healing on its OWN terms (without God)

- Brings the fruit of HUMAN wisdom and effort

- Trusts in SELF-improvement

- Gets angry when confronted with biblical truth

- Kills the message of the cross

- Builds a system without God

- Makes a name for itself (credentials, licenses, authority)

This is CAIN’S RELIGION.

Biblical Counseling:

- Comes to healing on GOD’S terms (through Scripture)

- Brings the blood of Christ as the answer

- Trusts in GOD’S power to transform

- Submits to biblical authority

- Proclaims the cross

- Builds on God’s Word

- Gives glory to God alone

This is ABEL’S FAITH.

The Choice

You cannot serve both.

You’re either:

- Trusting SELF or trusting CHRIST

- Building on human wisdom or God’s Word

- Following Cain’s way or Abel’s way

- Promoting SELF or crucifying SELF

There is no middle ground.

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PART 12: THE INDICTMENT

Psychology Has Failed Because:

1. It’s built on SELF, which is the PROBLEM

You cannot fix SELF with SELF.

2. It ignores SIN, which is the ROOT

Sin is not a “disorder.” It’s rebellion against God.

3. It rejects CHRIST, who is the SOLUTION

“There is salvation in no one else” (Acts 4:12)

4. It empowers FEELINGS, which are DECEITFUL

“The heart is deceitful and desperately wicked” (Jeremiah 17:9)

5. It promotes SELF-LOVE, which Jesus condemned

“If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own life, he cannot be My disciple” (Luke 14:26)

6. It opposes DYING TO SELF, which Jesus commanded

“Deny yourself, take up your cross” (Luke 9:23)

7. It builds BABYLON, which God will destroy

“Come out of her, my people” (Revelation 18:4)

The Evidence

After 100+ years of psychology:

- Depression is 20-30X higher
- Anxiety is epidemic
- Suicide rates climbing
- Addiction worse than ever
- Identity confusion rampant
- Families more broken
- People more medicated
- Society more unstable
- Culture more confused

Psychology promised healing.

It delivered DESTRUCTION.

It poured GASOLINE on the fire.

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PART 13: THE CALL TO ACTION

What Must Be Done

1. CONFESS THE FAILURE

The Church must admit:

We compromised.

We integrated psychology with Scripture.

We sent people to therapists instead of to Christ.

We adopted SELF-focused methodologies.

We neglected biblical counseling.

We failed to trust in the sufficiency of Scripture.

WE WERE WRONG.

2. REPENT

Turn from:

- Psychology
- Self-help
- Life coaching built on SELF
- Christian counseling that’s just baptized psychology
- The entire Babylonian system of SELF-improvement

Turn to:

- Christ ALONE
- Scripture ALONE
- The Holy Spirit as Counselor
- Biblical community
- Death to SELF

3. RETURN TO THE BIBLE

2 Chronicles 7:14

“if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land”

The Bible is SUFFICIENT for:

- Depression → Joy in the Lord

- Anxiety → Peace that surpasses understanding

- Trauma → Healing through the cross

- Identity confusion → Identity in Christ

- Addiction → Freedom through the Spirit

- Purposelessness → Purpose in God’s kingdom

- Loneliness → Family in the Church

ALL OF IT.

4. BURN IT TO THE GROUND

Not literally setting buildings on fire.

But metaphorically:

- Reject psychology’s authority

- Stop sending people to therapists

- Stop integrating worldly wisdom with Scripture

- Stop promoting self-love, self-care, self-actualization

- Stop affirming feelings over truth

- Stop supporting the transgender delusion

- Stop funding an industry built on CAIN’S RELIGION

And build on CHRIST ALONE.

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PART 14: WHAT JESUS OFFERS INSTEAD

The Gospel is the Answer

For the ANXIOUS:

“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful” (John 14:27)

For the DEPRESSED:

“These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full” (John 15:11)

For the TRAUMATIZED:

“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28)

For the CONFUSED:

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life” (John 14:6)

For the ADDICTED:

“So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36)

For the LOST:

“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10)

For the BROKEN:

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives, And recovery of sight to the blind, To set free those who are oppressed” (Luke 4:18)

The Process

Not therapy. DISCIPLESHIP.

Not self-discovery. DYING TO SELF.

Not years of processing. IMMEDIATE TRANSFORMATION.

2 Corinthians 5:17

“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come”

Not “healing takes time.”

INSTANT NEW CREATION.

The process of sanctification is lifelong, yes.

But REGENERATION is IMMEDIATE.

You are BORN AGAIN.

Not improved. REBORN.

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PART 15: THE FINAL QUESTIONS

To the Church

Why did you embrace psychology?

Did you lose faith in Scripture’s sufficiency?

Did you bow to cultural pressure?

Did you think you needed “professional help” because God’s Word wasn’t enough?

REPENT.

Return to biblical counseling.

Trust the Holy Spirit, not human wisdom.

To the Christian Counselor

Are you practicing psychology with Bible verses sprinkled in?

Or are you practicing BIBLICAL COUNSELING grounded in Scripture alone?

Test yourself:

- Do you focus on SELF or on CHRIST?

- Do you affirm feelings or confront with truth?

- Do you seek understanding or repentance?

- Do you promote self-love or death to self?

- Do you point to human solutions or the cross?

If your counseling looks like secular therapy, STOP.

You’re leading people to Cain, not Abel.

To the Sufferer

Are you seeking healing in SELF or in CHRIST?

Therapy might make you feel better temporarily.

But only JESUS can make you WHOLE.

“Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there?” (Jeremiah 8:22)

YES. There is.

His name is JESUS.

Not your therapist.
Not your life coach.
Not your self-help program.

JESUS.

To the World

You are LOST.

Psychology cannot save you.

Self-help cannot save you.

Life coaching cannot save you.

Political activism cannot save you.

ONLY JESUS saves.

Acts 4:12

“And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved”

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CONCLUSION: BURN IT DOWN AND BUILD ON CHRIST

The Verdict

After examining:

- The fundamental flaw of psychology

- The history of its anti-Christian founders

- The explosion of self-help

- The devastating results (worse mental health)

- Jesus’ incompatibility with modern therapy

- The transgender abomination psychology enables

- The biblical alternative

The verdict is clear:

PSYCHOLOGY IS CAIN’S RELIGION.

It builds on SELF.
It trusts in SELF.
It exalts SELF.
It tries to fix SELF using SELF.

And it has FAILED catastrophically.

The Call

BURN IT TO THE GROUND.

Not literally (don’t commit arson).

But metaphorically:

REJECT the entire system.

Admit total failure.

Confess it aligns with CAIN, not CHRIST.

Return to the BIBLE.

Return to the CREATOR.

Return to KING JESUS and His WORD.

Follow it by GRACE through FAITH.

The Promise

If we return to Christ, He will:

- Heal the brokenhearted (Luke 4:18)

- Set captives free (John 8:36)

- Give peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7)

- Provide rest for the weary (Matthew 11:28)

- Transform us into new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17)

- Sanctify us by His truth (John 17:17)

- Present us blameless before the Father (Jude 24)

Not through therapy.

Through the GOSPEL.

The Choice

You stand at the crossroads:

PATH OF CAIN:

- Self-help
- Self-improvement
- Self-love
- Self-actualization
- Psychology
- Therapy
- Life coaching
- Human wisdom
- SELF-focused religion

Ends in: Death, confusion, bondage, Babylon

PATH OF CHRIST:

- Death to self
- Cross-bearing
- God-exaltation
- Christ-actualization (if that were a word)
- Scripture
- Holy Spirit
- Discipleship
- Divine wisdom
- CHRIST-focused faith

Ends in: Life, truth, freedom, Glory

CHOOSE.

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EPILOGUE: THE QUESTION THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

“Would Jesus make a good licensed therapist?”

NO.

Because Jesus doesn’t want to make you feel better about yourself.

He wants to KILL yourself.

And raise you to NEW LIFE in Him.

That’s not therapy.

That’s RESURRECTION.

And it’s the ONLY hope for a dying world.

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SOLI DEO GLORIA

To God Alone Be The Glory

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“For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, ‘I WILL DESTROY THE WISDOM OF THE WISE, AND THE CLEVERNESS OF THE CLEVER I WILL SET ASIDE.’ Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?” (1 Corinthians 1:18-20)

Psychology is the “wisdom” of this age.

And God has made it FOOLISH.

Burn it down.

Build on CHRIST ALONE.

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