True or False. Tan notes when attempting Christian integration with a secular theory (e.g., CBT, DBT, existentialism, feminism), the Christian counselor needs to evaluate the secular theory principles against Scriptural truths before applying.

• A. Not specified
• B. It depends
• C. True
• D. False

Answer: (C)

Understanding Christian integration means testing secular theory ideas against Scripture before applying them. This discernment helps ensure that the techniques used support biblical truth rather than contradict it, keeping the counseling approach aligned with a Christian worldview. For instance, a cognitive-behavioral approach that focuses on identifying and reshaping thoughts can fit Scripture’s call to transform the mind, but a counselor should filter each element through biblical anthropology and doctrine to avoid unbiblical assumptions. If a secular principle clashes with Scriptural truths about meaning, morality, or authority, those elements should be revised or rejected rather than applied as-is. So, the statement is true because thoughtful integration requires evaluation against Scriptural truths prior to use.