Anxiety and depression are controversial in today’s generation. This is a case where many of the young generation always experience these, especially if they are stressed at school, family, or personal life. However, the question is, "Who has the authority to define the human soul and prescribe its healing? God or man?
In the report, theology and psychology were discussed. We were told that theology begins with God and psychology begins with man. There are different assumptions and conclusions. It was explained as well that some people believe that the term "psychology" is a biblical extraction because the Greek word “psyche” means "soul" and "mind" and “logos” means "word" and "law." The reporter identifies the psychology in the Bible where it was about the heart of a human, and he warns about human philosophy.
Biblical counseling focuses on the idea that we need to “see clearly” through God’s Word. It’s like putting on the right glasses. The Bible helps us understand our struggles, our emotions, and our decisions in a way that aligns with God’s truth. Christian psychology seems to focus more on adding knowledge or tools to better understand human behavior. In biblical counseling, we are reminded that God’s word is sufficient. The reporter also tackled the Psalm 19 paradigm where God revealed himself in the created domain, or general revelation, and the second half presents himself through the word of special revelation.
In conclusion, responding to the question of who has the authority to define the human soul and prescribe healing, as for me, God has the authority because his word, the Bible, is enough to guide us and let us understand what is happening. It will help us to see the problem clearly in a way that honors him. God reveals Himself both through creation and through His Word, and we can trust Him to guide us, comfort us, and help us grow through whatever we face.