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Originally Posted by PreacherHeckler
Being a Christian myself, I understand some of the apparent conflicts between what the Bible says and what psychology teaches us.
Contemporary Christian counselors, on the other hand, recognize thoughts and feelings as being different than behaviors. I think if your T is more moderate or contemporary in her beliefs, then you can talk to her about your thoughts and feelings because she can separate them from your actions.
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Being that we talk about sexual issues alot, she is definitely more on the comtemporary side of this. She is a licensed therapist, as well as a Christian. I think this gives her both angles to take a look at this situation. Sometimes the battles we fight are "spiritual warfare/attacks from satan" other times, it is just because we live in this world and we face the same things that any other person may be conflicted with.
When she knows how much I want to be a part of my church, and then I tell her stuff like this, I worry that she may think I am not 'worthy' to be in leadership within my church. This is where I struggle so much.
On the other hand, no matter what position you may hold within your church, you will still be tempted and faced with
'sin' just like a person who is not a believer. It's just part of the journey. I have the head knowledge about all of this. I can talk to someone else about how to get through this kind of ordeal, but to make MYSELF believe it when I am the one facing it......... that is another story.