5:12) to justify the comparison,• "I do not write these things to shame you, but to advise you as my dear children." (1 Corinthians 4:14) to demonstrate that biblical counselors care about the patient, • “All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for disciplined training in righteousness to fit in and fully equip man by God for every good task. (2 Timothy 3:16,17)”16,17 Since writing Competent to Counsel, Adams has published over 100 books, translated into 16 languages. Furthermore, although Adams is well into his eighties, he still actively advocates a strictly biblical approach to counseling,(18) and admits that he and his views are fallible.(19) “Cognitive therapy is based on the premise that what we think it influences our emotions, what we choose to do or avoid, and our physiological reactions. In fact, most situations remain neutral until we assign meaning based on how we interpret the situation.” (see diagram