Does anyone own this series by June Hunt, or any other book by her? Can you comment on its usefulness and is it worth the money spent? I also see several of June's books on Amazon (Kindle Store). Are those helpful / useful?
http://www.logos.com/product/5265/hope-for-the-heart-biblical-counseling-library
Peter, I own it and am glad to have it primarily for its breadth. The books themselves are pretty brief, but do have some helpful information and give some answers to Christians who may be facing the issues dealt with. These are intended for laypersons suffering from the condition written about or close to someone who is, or with questions about the issue. They aren't diagnostic and certainly aren't aimed at professionals. That said, they at least touch on some issues that there are few if any Logos resources dealing with.
Thanks Mark for your response. I'm just wondering if I should spend $100 on this library of short books, or is there another book out there (probably not Logos but maybe Amazon Kindle) that has similar content but in a single book format and costs only $10-20. I'll check the Amazon bookstore tonight.
Thanks again.
Peter
I have not acquired any of the June Hunt materials, nor have I perused them very closely. Therefore, my response is more general than specific (and I don't know that it applies to June Hunt's materials). I don't like Christian counseling resources that say, essentially, "oh, you are depressed? Here is a Bible verse for that. Anxiety is your issue? Here are some more Bible verses."
Personally, I have appreciated the materials put out by CCEF and New Growth Press. They help "rivet scripture to life" as Dave Powlison so eloquently puts it. To get these, you will need to go "old school" though, purchasing paper books.
Does anyone own this series by June Hunt, or any other book by her? Can you comment on its usefulness and is it worth the money spent? I also see several of June's books on Amazon (Kindle Store). Are those helpful / useful? http://www.logos.com/product/5265/hope-for-the-heart-biblical-counseling-library
Blessings,
Joe
Peter - I have used this resource in Logos several times now. These are more than "here is a Bible verse for that" type resources. One of the ones that came in handy lately was concerning Rebellion and Teenagers. A mother was having an issue with her teenage daughter and the information in June's book went over the causes of rebellion, etc.
Another resource that I use is listed below:
http://www.logos.com/product/3191/christian-counseling-a-comprehensive-guide
Peter, today's blog by Logos dealt with this collection. I have copied it below. What makes it even better is that you can purchase the individual titles! So, what I would suggest is that you purchase a few, read them, and see if they are of any benefit. If so, then purchase the collection. And the good news is that the amount you paid for the previous purchased titles will be deducted from the final cost of the collection. You can't beat that!
Looking for information and guidance on some of today’s toughest issues?
One hundred different topics, and some of today’s most prevalent issues, are discussed in the Hope for the Heart Biblical Counseling Library. This in-depth counseling library provides practical strategies to address topics like the blended family, suicide prevention, cults, stress management, and many others.
Whether you are a regular counselor, a pastor, or just have a friend dealing with an issue, this collection will help answer your questions and give you biblically-based guidance on these subjects.
Each book discusses one topic, presented in a simple, outline format. Beginning with several definitions, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the issue. Next, you’ll find characteristics of those dealing with the issue and then possible causes of the problem. Finally, steps to a solution that will lead to freedom in Christ are outlined. Biblical illustrations and real-life examples are given throughout each book.
And don’t forget—you can test drive the Hope for the Heart Biblical Counseling Library by purchasing the individual titles of the collection. If you want counseling tools on a specific issue, then start off by checking out that individual title. Then you may decide that the entire collection would be a great addition to your library, so we’ll deduct your recent purchase from the cost of the collection.
Hi Peter, I bought this resource quite some time ago. I am not a counselor or church elder, but from a lay persons perspective it is a pretty decent resource. It covers all of the basics and I have used it for personal reasons as well as using it to help friends, I would not say that I counseled any of them but when they were going through certain situations I referred to it just to get some thoughts and to help them cope.Each section is broken down into the following sections.
Each section breaks even further down into subsections to numerous to list.
For your help, I blindly picked a subject at random and am copy/pasting the Introduction and definitions of "Dating". If you would like to see something else email me at rick68 AT (@) vqme >>>> com
I hope that providing a sample does not go against the intent of copyright laws.
Introduction Some singles approach dating as a demoralizing waiting game... others, a desperate mating game... and still others, a deceitful baiting game. At the core, their mindset is, I have to have someone to meet my needs. But God's view of dating is different. Because He is the one who promises to meet our deepest needs, we need not view dating as a desperate effort to get our needs met. Meeting our needs is His job. For us, dating is an opportunity to develop social skills, self-control, and healthy relationships that selflessly seek the highest good of another person. Rather than searching our social landscape seeking a "perfect match," we are to view dating as an ideal time to focus on becoming the person God intends us to be. For many, this journey will someday end in marriage. For some, it will not. But, when done His way, dating will help us grow in Christlike character as we form friendships that flourish. This promise takes the "desperation" out of dating. "My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19) I. Definitions Many people are afraid to date for fear they will pick the wrong kind of person. How do they overcome this fear? The answer lies in focusing not on finding a person to date but on becoming the person God would have you to be as a date. If God plans for you to marry, don't worry. He will bring the right person across your path. "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." (Proverbs 19:21) A. What Is Dating? Nowhere in the Bible does God say that we—His carefully planned creations—are to live our lives isolated from one another. In fact, after creating Adam, the Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone" (Genesis 2:18). Then God created Eve for Adam to marry. But how do you know whether you have found the right person to date? And what's more, how do you become the right person to date? Through purposeful dating, you can discover many benefits. Dating is a relationship between a male and a female who participate in prearranged social activities. Dating another person means setting aside time for social interaction with a member of the opposite sex. Dating provides the opportunity to... —learn how to communicate with the opposite sex —help define what traits you desire in a future mate —come into contact with potential marriage partners —grow socially, emotionally, and spiritually Question: "Although I'm in my late twenties, I have never dated. I don't feel a sexual need for anyone. I'm not sexually drawn to women (and I'm not a homosexual). How important is dating?" Answer: God has His perfect will for your life whether you remain single or whether you marry. Wonderful marriages are built between people who have never dated until the time designated by God arrives. God intended the sexual relationship to be only for marriage. As you focus on deepening your relationship with the Lord and deepening your love and care for others, He will orchestrate your life and bring about that which will fulfill the deepest desires of your heart. "Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." (Psalm 37:4) B. What Is Courting? Since emotions come and go, passionate love may be here today and gone tomorrow. The divorce courts are full of statistics to verify the impermanence of romantic love. However, unity in marriage is built on more than passion. Common ground, such as having the same spiritual and cultural foundations, is a basis for more permanence in marriage. For this reason, courting is on the increase with teenagers and young adults throughout many places in the world. Courting is a term used when a man seeks to gain the attention and favor of a woman with the ultimate intent of engagement and marriage. Courting puts a strong emphasis on taking the time to see whether there are multiple areas of common ground. For example: —the same moral values —the same system of ethics —the same spiritual foundation "Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?" (Amos 3:3) Question: "If we truly love each other, why would it make a difference if I date and marry someone not of my same faith?" Answer: A new house has the best opportunity to endure if it is built on one solid foundation. When you are "equally yoked" with someone who shares your faith, you will have a greater sense of unity, cohesiveness, and oneness on which to build your lives together. "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?" (2 Corinthians 6:14) C. What Is the Difference between Infatuation and Love? Everyone has felt infatuation to one degree or another. Everyone has experienced "puppy love" at one time or another. Did you ever take the long way around in order to pass by a certain desirable person's house or business? Did you take special care to look especially attractive on days when you thought your paths might cross? Did your heart skip a beat when you looked up and unexpectedly caught a glance from this certain someone? How can you know whether these feelings represent infatuation or true, forever love? Infatuation is an expression of excessive admiration or foolish, love void of sound judgment. Time and maturity will give you the ability to discern fantasy from reality. Until then, waiting for sound reasoning will guard your heart from being hurt. "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." (Proverbs 4:23) Infatuation Love • Sudden • Gradual • Highly emotional • Faithfully consistent • Idealistic • Realistic • Based on a feeling • Based on a commitment • Weakened by separation • Strengthened by separation • Seeking to find happiness • Seeking to give happiness • Focusing on external looks • Focusing on internal character • Seeking to get • Seeking to give • Possessive • Freeing • In love with "emotion" • In love with "devotion" "It is more blessed to give than to receive." (Acts 20:35) Question: "My live-in boyfriend says he loves me, but just isn't ready to marry. How can I encourage him to marry me?" Answer: If your boyfriend can sexually "have his cake and eat it too," where is his motivation for marriage? Don't engage in the sexual acts of love outside of marriage or you will minimize the essence of love. According to the Word of God, in doing so, neither of you is truly showing love to each other. Begin now by having him move out. If he really loves you, he will want you (not just sex) and will be willing to wait until after the wedding. "Love is patient." (1 Corinthians 13:4) Biblical Counseling Library - Biblical Counseling Keys – Dating: The Delight and Dangers of Dating.
Some singles approach dating as a demoralizing waiting game... others, a desperate mating game... and still others, a deceitful baiting game. At the core, their mindset is, I have to have someone to meet my needs. But God's view of dating is different. Because He is the one who promises to meet our deepest needs, we need not view dating as a desperate effort to get our needs met. Meeting our needs is His job. For us, dating is an opportunity to develop social skills, self-control, and healthy relationships that selflessly seek the highest good of another person. Rather than searching our social landscape seeking a "perfect match," we are to view dating as an ideal time to focus on becoming the person God intends us to be. For many, this journey will someday end in marriage. For some, it will not. But, when done His way, dating will help us grow in Christlike character as we form friendships that flourish. This promise takes the "desperation" out of dating.
"My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19)
Many people are afraid to date for fear they will pick the wrong kind of person. How do they overcome this fear?
The answer lies in focusing not on finding a person to date but on becoming the person God would have you to be as a date. If God plans for you to marry, don't worry. He will bring the right person across your path.
"Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." (Proverbs 19:21)
Nowhere in the Bible does God say that we—His carefully planned creations—are to live our lives isolated from one another. In fact, after creating Adam, the Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone" (Genesis 2:18). Then God created Eve for Adam to marry. But how do you know whether you have found the right person to date? And what's more, how do you become the right person to date? Through purposeful dating, you can discover many benefits.
Question: "Although I'm in my late twenties, I have never dated. I don't feel a sexual need for anyone. I'm not sexually drawn to women (and I'm not a homosexual). How important is dating?"
Answer: God has His perfect will for your life whether you remain single or whether you marry. Wonderful marriages are built between people who have never dated until the time designated by God arrives. God intended the sexual relationship to be only for marriage. As you focus on deepening your relationship with the Lord and deepening your love and care for others, He will orchestrate your life and bring about that which will fulfill the deepest desires of your heart.
"Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." (Psalm 37:4)
Since emotions come and go, passionate love may be here today and gone tomorrow. The divorce courts are full of statistics to verify the impermanence of romantic love. However, unity in marriage is built on more than passion. Common ground, such as having the same spiritual and cultural foundations, is a basis for more permanence in marriage. For this reason, courting is on the increase with teenagers and young adults throughout many places in the world.
"Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?" (Amos 3:3)
Question: "If we truly love each other, why would it make a difference if I date and marry someone not of my same faith?"
Answer: A new house has the best opportunity to endure if it is built on one solid foundation. When you are "equally yoked" with someone who shares your faith, you will have a greater sense of unity, cohesiveness, and oneness on which to build your lives together.
"Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?" (2 Corinthians 6:14)
Everyone has felt infatuation to one degree or another. Everyone has experienced "puppy love" at one time or another. Did you ever take the long way around in order to pass by a certain desirable person's house or business? Did you take special care to look especially attractive on days when you thought your paths might cross? Did your heart skip a beat when you looked up and unexpectedly caught a glance from this certain someone? How can you know whether these feelings represent infatuation or true, forever love? Infatuation is an expression of excessive admiration or foolish, love void of sound judgment. Time and maturity will give you the ability to discern fantasy from reality. Until then, waiting for sound reasoning will guard your heart from being hurt.
"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." (Proverbs 4:23)
"It is more blessed to give than to receive." (Acts 20:35)
Question: "My live-in boyfriend says he loves me, but just isn't ready to marry. How can I encourage him to marry me?"
Answer: If your boyfriend can sexually "have his cake and eat it too," where is his motivation for marriage? Don't engage in the sexual acts of love outside of marriage or you will minimize the essence of love. According to the Word of God, in doing so, neither of you is truly showing love to each other. Begin now by having him move out. If he really loves you, he will want you (not just sex) and will be willing to wait until after the wedding.
"Love is patient." (1 Corinthians 13:4)
Biblical Counseling Library - Biblical Counseling Keys – Dating: The Delight and Dangers of Dating.
Thanks for your help, everyone! For now I think I will go with this Kindle ebook, which seems to have similar content as the 100-book counseling library but costs only $10. http://www.amazon.com/Counseling-Through-Your-Bible-Handbook/dp/0736921818/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=IE60U1CQJLM6D&colid=1PU6RKDKVU0BOPeter
Thanks for your help, everyone! For now I think I will go with this Kindle ebook, which seems to have similar content as the 100-book counseling library but costs only $10.
Sounds like a good value for the price. I do see differences between the two contents.
The presentation of the Logos material seems more pastoral while the book is written as a lay-worker's introduction. Neither is intended to be an exhaustive, comprehensive guide. In severe cases it is always advisable to seek out qualified and experienced counsel. But I agree with June Hunt and Jay Adams that "regular" Christians can help share God's wisdom with others. Jay Adams' Competent To Counsel (unavailable individually in Logos) and the first chapter of this book you have found explain what qualifications a Christian needs to be able to help others.
The book has 50 fewer subjects covered than the Logos resource.Here is what you will miss out on:
Abortion Prevention (Logos content) vs Recovery (in the book) Adoption Aging Atheism & Agnosticism Caregiving Child Evangelism Chronic Illness (Logos content) vs Illness, Chronic & Terminal (in the book) Communication Conflict & Resolution Confrontation Death Employment Envy & Jealousy Ethics & Integrity Euthanasia Friendship God: Who is He? Infertility Intimacy Islam Jehovah's Witnesses Jesus: Is He God? Jewish Fulfillment Loneliness Marriage Mentoring Mormonism New Age Spirituality Perfectionism Pride & Humility Procrastination Prosperity Gospel Purpose in Life Rebellion Satan, Demons & Satanism Single Parenting (in addition to "Singleness") Spiritual Abuse Spiritual Warfare Stealing Submission Success Through Failure Teenagers Temptation Terminal Illness The Assurance of Salvation The Bible: Is it Reliable? The Blended Family The Dysfunctional Family The Holy Spirit The Midlife Crisis The Occult Time Management Trials Unbelieving Mates Widowhood Wife Abuse Workaholism You will notice the Logos content is heavier in two areas; Apologetics, and Inter-Personal Relationships. If you do not have any iOS devices and do not intend on getting them or Android, then by all means, buy the Kindle book. But after you see how good the material is, come back for the Logos resource for additional and deeper content. And whenever Jay Adams' books are available individually in Logos, you can round out a good toolbox for helping others.
Does this show up in your library as one resource or as 100 resources? It seems like it would be more helpful as a single resource with 100 topics instead of having to deal with 100 little resources????
Thanks for the analysis, Matthew. It's very helpful!
It shows up as 100 different resources. I created a collection just for it.
Does this show up in your library as one resource or as 100 resources? It seems like it would be more helpful as a single resource with 100 topics instead of having to deal with 100 little resources???? It shows up as 100 different resources. I created a collection just for it.
That is a great way of handling the resource! Having it count as 100 different resources makes your overall library count look better. [:D] Creating one collection of them makes it manageable.
Some of these materials are now available in Vyrso format! You can peruse the New Growth Press titles here, or view by the following authors: David Powlison, Ed Welch, Paul David Tripp, Timothy Lane, William Smith and Winston Smith. Also, the very helpful Journal of Biblical Counseling is available in Logos format, with a recent upgrade package having been released.
Personally, I have appreciated the materials put out by CCEF and New Growth Press. They help "rivet scripture to life" as Dave Powlison so eloquently puts it. To get these, you will need to go "old school" though, purchasing paper books. Some of these materials are now available in Vyrso format! You can peruse the New Growth Press titles here, or view by the following authors: David Powlison, Ed Welch, Paul David Tripp, Timothy Lane, William Smith and Winston Smith. Also, the very helpful Journal of Biblical Counseling is available in Logos format, with a recent upgrade package having been released.
It's never too late for suggestions, even if they come 6 years later 🤘😁✌️
I had/have the paper version of Counselling Through Your Bible Handbook, it was pastorally very helpful which caused me to buy the June Hunt Library as the scope is so much larger.
The old version is not coming back, but the new revised volumes are starting to show up in prepub: https://www.logos.com/search?filters=author-169017_Author&sortBy=Relevance&limit=60&page=1&ownership=all&geographicAvailability=availableToMe&viewMode=list
The publisher appears now as the author. Maybe June Hunt sold the rights to the company.
DAL
I nearly wore out my old ones, but I suppose they still have some life left in them. I wonder what the revisions will look like. A little.
I owned the original "Hope for the Heart" collection, and when I looked up the new revised titles on prepub and they showed as owned by me. So, it looks like they well be a free upgrade for those who owned the original set when they ship.
I own the original collection as well but the revised ones are not showing that they are owned by me. Can you provide a link? This link https://www.logos.com/product/371299/counseling-guide-feature-expansion-s seem to be the revised books and I do not own them. When I look up an individual book, I do not own it either. But I own the original collection.
I think that the "owned" resources are coming from a 2025 library purchase, but I could be wrong.
I think you are correct. I had assumed that they just updated them for free.
Mark, I own the original volumes but the revised volumes were added to my library also. A revised version is considered a new book.
Mark, I own the original volumes but the revised volumes were added to my library also. A revised version is considered a new book. DAL
You mean https://www.logos.com/product/371299/counseling-guide-feature-expansion-s was added to your library without paying? I have to pay for the expansion resource or for each book individually such as https://www.logos.com/product/301615/abuse-recovery-from-surviving-to-thriving
(And I own the original volumes)
Mark, I own the original volumes but the revised volumes were added to my library also. A revised version is considered a new book. DAL You mean https://www.logos.com/product/371299/counseling-guide-feature-expansion-s was added to your library without paying? I have to pay for the expansion resource or for each book individually such as https://www.logos.com/product/301615/abuse-recovery-from-surviving-to-thriving (And I own the original volumes)
No, I purchased a couple of 2025 Libraries and that’s how the new volumes got added. Sorry for the confusion. It seems to be the same material but June Hunt’s name doesn’t appear in the cover anymore.
i owned the original collection to and the revisions do not show up as owned by me. The new ones do feature in some of the 2025 libraries and also the new Counseling Guide Feature Expansion Collection. It is more likely they are showing up owned because you have purchased one of the new collections they are included .
Does anyone know what the "Hope For The heart" revisions are? Why are they worth updating?
I can verify that the Ethics and Integrity has been significantly updated. 24 pages (old) 95 pages (new). Below shows old (left) and new (right).
The Five Systems of Ethics
#1. Cultural ethics Morals are determined by popular opinion.
#2. Situation ethics Morals are determined by what appears to be most loving.
#3. Emotive ethics Morals do not exist; judgments of right or wrong are not valid because feelings are neither right nor wrong.
#4. Behavioral ethics Morals do not exist; all human conduct is the result of genetic makeup or environment.
#5. Biblical ethics Morals are determined by the Bible, the unchanging Word of God.
June Hunt, Biblical Counseling Keys on Ethics & Integrity: The Same in the Dark as in the Light (Dallas, TX: Hope For The Heart, 2008), 3.
Summary of Six Systems of Ethics
1. Cultural Ethics: Morals are determined by popular opinion.
2. Situation Ethics: Morals are determined by what appears to be most loving as determined by each individual situation or circumstance.
3. Emotive Ethics: Morals do not exist; judgments of right or wrong are not valid because feelings override facts and are neither right nor wrong.
4. Behavioral Ethics: Morals do not exist; all human conduct is the result of genetic programming or environment.
5. Legalistic Ethics: Morals are determined by human ability to adhere to the rule of law.
6. Biblical Ethics: Morals are determined by the Bible, the unchanging Word of God.
Hope for the Heart, Ethics & Integrity: The Foundation for All Your Decisions, Keys for Living Library: Attitude and Character (Dallas, TX: Hope for the Heart, 2024), 11.
Ethics & Integrity
The Same in the Dark as in the Light
by June Hunt
The CEO lines his pockets at his stockholders’ expense. The politician commits to promises he has no plans of keeping. The student “borrows” answers in order to pass the test. The minister commits adultery in the name of “unmet needs.” The driver exceeds the limit—he thinks he won’t be caught. The lawyer overbills his client in order to pad his income. And the list goes on.
If you were to ask people, “Do you consider yourself a person of integrity?” almost everyone would answer yes, including those just mentioned. Yet those with real integrity are the same in the dark as in the light. The Lord loves to honor those with a heart like His … those who are right in His sight. For He says,
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”
(Luke 16:10)
June Hunt, Biblical Counseling Keys on Ethics & Integrity: The Same in the Dark as in the Light (Dallas, TX: Hope For The Heart, 2008), 1.
INTRODUCTION
Over the years as I’ve taught on 100 topics, the one question that surprised me most was on Ethics and Integrity: How could they do that? After teaching this topic twice, multiple people told me: “This is the first time I’ve understood how my brother could betray me … how my son could steal from me … how my mother could abandon me.…”
It’s understandable why severe wrongs result in so much pain. However, what’s inconceivable is the offender’s indifference to causing that pain. “How could my friend hurt me and not be sorry?” “How could my father abuse me and not feel guilty?” “How could my mate betray me and not ask forgiveness?”
Have you ever wondered, How could you do that?! Why would anyone do that?! How can you say you’re a person of integrity?! I’ve had those exact same thoughts about someone I’ve known most of my life. Were I to ask those questions of her, she would be incensed.
One day, “Madeline” shared with me that she was trying to help a new friend meet someone special—specifically a same-sex someone. I remember thinking, What? I couldn’t comprehend why a woman who had earned a doctoral degree at a seminary would consider doing something so unbiblical.
So I asked, “Would you help me understand? Haven’t you used biblical passages in your talks?” She nodded Yes. “Then what do you do with God’s scriptural stand against homosexuality, found in both the Old and New Testaments?” Long … long … long pause.
Finally she answered, “I don’t look at that. I just look at what’s most loving. And in this case, what’s most loving is for my friend to find a partner.” I’ll never forget her words. Madeline made her decisions based on “situation ethics.” For her, the situation, not the Bible, determines morality (meaning what is right and what is wrong).
Years later, when I was teaching a conference on integrity, I had to rethink my position on the subject. Initially, I thought Madeline did not have integrity. Yet when I focused on the meaning of the word integrity, I observed that the dictionary definition was “being whole, complete, undivided.”
So, Madeline did have integrity—at least within her system of situation ethics. In the ethical system of situation ethics:
— Moral standards are determined by what appears most loving or for the greatest good in each situation.
— “Moral absolutes” do not exist. (For example, believing that “lying is always wrong” is incorrect. Lying to protect others would be “most loving.”)
— Therefore, in this line of thinking, you can justify violating any moral standard if you determine that the violation is the “most loving” thing to do.
This begs the question, “Most loving for whom?” which highlights the problem with situation ethics. Decisions are made based on temporary consequences instead of eternal principles, eternal truth. Indeed, I know that Madeline would see herself as a person of integrity—she is whole, undivided based on being true to her system of situation ethics. However, the Bible says, “This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands” (1 John 5:2). God’s truth is unchangeable and loving for all people.
Because I seek to live with biblical ethics, my moral standards are determined by the Bible—the unchanging Word of God. Psalm 119:160 says, “All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.” Realize, you can never do a wrong act in a right way. And you will never go wrong when you do what God says is right.
To answer the question “How could you possibly do that?” you will find a chart detailing key elements of six ethical systems at the end of this resource. If you can determine a person’s ethical belief system, you can better understand their actions and motives.
June Hunt
Founder, Hope for the Heart
ETHICS & INTEGRITY
The Foundation for All Your Decisions
“How could it happen? Why wasn’t it stopped?” Although this has been said many times before, it most assuredly will be said again and again. Evil so obvious, yet few fought against it. When atrocities occur, no one can imagine idly standing by and doing nothing. Yet many were blindsided by the evil perpetrated by the Nazi regime that killed more than 11 million people during World War II, eliminating them from the face of the earth as if they were insects to be exterminated.
Hitler’s insane urge to rid the planet of the Jews has been reviled through the pages of history books since the events played out on the international stage. It’s unbelievable that no one stopped his rise to power … it’s inconceivable that no one stood in his way. It’s been said that when history is ignored, we are doomed to repeat it.
What could have stopped such a surge of suffering? Walls and wars are only a secondary deterrent. The first line of defense must be ethics and integrity.
In the Bible we find some men and women who manifest strong, upright moral character, and even in today’s headlines there are some contemporary figures who also model lives well lived—absent of continual moral failures.
In the Bible, Jesus honors those characterized by uncompromising ethics and integrity, and He makes this observation:
“Whoever can be trusted with very little
can also be trusted with much,
and whoever is dishonest with very little
will also be dishonest with much.”
DEFINITIONS
“Everyone has sincere opinions, but opinions aren’t necessarily right.”
A businessman lines his pockets at the expense of stockholders. A politician makes promises he never intends to keep. A student borrows answers to pass the test. A minister commits adultery in the name of unmet needs. A lawyer overbills a client to increase income. Even when a driver exceeds the speed limit thinking, I won’t get caught, integrity is called into question. And the list goes on.
If you were asked, “Do you consider yourself to be a person of integrity?” almost everyone would answer Yes, including those previously mentioned. Yet those with true integrity are the same in the dark as they are in the light—the same in private as they are in public. Against the backdrop of a dark world, people with true integrity shine—standing out in stark contrast among those sullied by sinful compromise.
“The light of the righteous shines brightly,
but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.”
(Proverbs 13:9)
June Hunt, “Introduction,” in Ethics & Integrity: The Foundation for All Your Decisions, Keys for Living Library: Attitude and Character (Dallas, TX: Hope for the Heart, 2024), 1–7.
Whether you have the old or the new, is it correct to think that they are included in the counseling guide? Is there any advantage of paying $100 to essentially purchase the material a second time? I don't wish to do that unless there is a feature benefit to it.
Is there any advantage of paying $100 to essentially purchase the material a second time?
Is there any advantage of paying $100 to essentially purchase the material a second time? It appears that they are revised and expanded.
That does not mean they are worth paying for a second time. The real fear I have is that the old version wont be tagged or work with couseling guide
Yes, the old set works well with the Counseling Guide. Whether or not there is added tagging and the new Library works better, I don't know. I use the series a LOT and may find the update worthwhile.
Quite helpful. Thanks!
I can confirm that these Hope for the Heart resources are revised versions and have been tagged to work with the Counselling Guide.
So just for clarity, both the old and new resources will work with the counseling guide, correct?
I can confirm that these Hope for the Heart resources are revised versions and have been tagged to work with the Counselling Guide. So just for clarity, both the old and new resources will work with the counseling guide, correct?
Correct!
