Which statement best summarizes Tan's stance on integrating Christian faith with secular theory?

• A. It should be avoided entirely
• B. It should be evaluated against Scriptural truths before applying
• C. It should be applied as-is
• D. It should be ignored

Answer: (B)

When integrating Christian faith with secular theory, the best approach is to test secular ideas against Scriptural truths before using them with clients. This keeps Scripture as the governing standard, ensuring practices align with biblical ethics and worldview, while still allowing helpful insights from secular theories that fit with biblical teaching. In practice, you would examine what a secular theory says about human nature, motivation, and change, and only adopt or adapt the aspects that harmonize with Scripture, rejecting or reworking anything that conflicts. It’s not about wholesale rejection or uncritical adoption—it's about discernment and informed integration.