Mental Hygiene and the Bible

Authors

H. D. Mensing, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

8-1-1938

Document Type

Article

Keywords

mental hygiene, religion, psychology, personality, psychiatry, soul, burnham, christianity

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Mental hygiene has been variously defined, depending upon the school represented or the scope intended. It is sometimes broadly conceived as including the cure of the •abnormal and diseased mind (psychiatry), as also the development and preservation of a healthy mind, an integrated personality. The stress, however, is always upon the prophylaxis, upon the prevention of maladjustment. "All mental hygiene is directed toward a happy and successful life in conformity with the dictates of personal and higher laws."

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

2 Timothy 23:7; Matthew 22:37-40; 1 Thessalonians 5:21;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Mensing, H. D. (1938) "Mental Hygiene and the Bible," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 9, Article 55.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol9/iss1/55