DEPRESSION: A BIBLICAL APPROACH
Depression is a clinical term for a host of various feelings, behaviors and cognitive problems. Most translations of the Bible do not use this term, but the problems of hopelessness, despair, fear, revenge, and bitterness are present throughout scripture.
Read the following passages for further study: (Note: clicking on each passage will take you to Bible Gateway, where you'll be able to read or listen to the highlighted text.)
q Psalms 27
q Psalms 34
q Psalms 40:1-3
q Psalms 42
q Psalms 43
q Psalms 88
q Psalms 143
q Psalms 147:3
q Lamentations 3:18-33
q Romans 8:18-39
q 2 Corinthians 1:8-11
If you’d like to read or listen to these texts online, the following link is an excellent resource:
http://bible.gospelcom.net/
Book Recommendation:
You Are What You Think by David Stoop, Ph.D. (Formerly titled Self Talk)
The author uses Biblical truth to show readers how to use self-talk to make positive changes in their attitudes and beliefs.