Twice a month our team gathers to discuss cases, issues, and concerns within our ministry and the larger counseling movement. Our discussion last night warranted a broader audience. We planned to discuss whether aspects of “trauma informed” counseling accurately fit under the theological principle of Common Grace. However, our discussion quickly morphed into how error enters the church and a biblical movement. I realize some readers might want to hear about our stance on “trauma informed” and what it might mean for biblical counseling. That is another post for another day. Today, I want to focus on how error enters a movement.
Error can come from anyone
The NT reminds us that error comes in different forms. For example, it is possible to be wrong without being a false teacher. Peter tells us that those who do not make every effort to add to their saving faith growth in certain character qualities forget their prior salvation (2 Peter 1:5-9). What a horrible description of a Christian. They are saved, but their life is not characterized by gospel truth. Paul warned of this same possibility in 1 Corinthians 3:15. Those who do not work on their character and do not build
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