Exposes the mental health professions' false facade of expertise for screening missionary candidates and caring for missionaries. It explodes the myths that surround the psychological testing used on these hapless men and women. It further reveals the prolific practice of using mental health professionals to provide psychological care for missionaries suffering from problems of living.

Demonstrates that many of Dobson's teachings originated from secular psychological theorists whose opinions are based on godless foundations. Dobson uses the Bible as a sanction for dispensing unbiblical ideas. Self-esteem and psychology are the two major thrusts that too often supersede sin, salvation, and sanctification. They are another gospel.

Is a call to believers to use the Word of God empowered by the Holy Spirit to minister to one another in the Body of Christ. It addresses such issues as: What can churches do for people suffering from problems of living? Does the bible offer another unique way to minister to believers? What can Christians do to help and encourage one another.

Reveals the source of the four temperaments and demonstrates the tragic weaknesses of personality inventories and tests. Personality types and tests are examined from a biblical, historical, and research basis.

Includes essential information for Christians about codependency/recovery teachings, Alcoholics Anonymous, Twelve-Step groups, and addiction treatment programs. They are examined from a biblical, historical, and research perspective. The book urges believers to trust in the sufficiency of Christ and the Word of God instead of man-made programs.