Aikins And Lish And Christian Ethics

According to Webster's New World Dictionary, ethics is "the study of standards of conduct and moral judgment. The system of morals of a particular person, religion, or group. Morals, "is dealing with or capable of distinguishing between right and wrong, of teaching or in accordance with the principles of right and wrong" (2002). As it pertains to the Christian perspective, Nelson's Bible Dictionary states that biblical ethics is "living righteously, doing what is good and refraining from what is evil in accordance with the will of God. The term refers not to human theories or opinions about what is right or wrong but to God's revealed truth about these matters" (1995). Ethics are derived from the Greek word meaning custom and equivalent.
It is also important, when there is an issue of disagreement, that there is consultation of other valid sources for professional assistance. Communication was determined to also be very important in a relationship and a signing of a release form of the client is a good idea so that a good relationship can be established. The issues become deeper when advanced competence is involved. There still may be conflict between respect and communication between both groups and that is why more knowledge on the other's worldview is needed. More psychologists are interested in religion and spirituality in present day (2003).
To sum it all up, basic competence in working with clergy is important when it entangles respect and communication with the clergy from the psychologist. It is very important for future counselors and working with the clergy to be discussed in a classroom and teaching environment to better improve the collaboration of the two. As shown in the Christian Counseling
We have enjoyed over thirty years of marriage together and are blessed with three children. Nevertheless, we have required 'marital realignments' from time to time. We have used the wealth of wisdom and sound judgment given to us by our Christian counselor to enhance our marriage. The counseling tools he provides has served us well as we continue to face life challenges together" (2005).
"For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart" (Hebrews 4:12).
Different beliefs on ethics and similarities as discussed in this paper but overall there is a clear vision and concept that needs to be used more often in the counselor world, which is that, the integration of psychology and theology is needed for the purpose of meeting the needs of clients and incorporating the obvious need for Christian and religious counseling as well as highly professional psychological counseling