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“ The FDD (Filtering, Disciplining and Directing) paradigm
of Paul in cognitive restructuring is a biblical model that
every individual of the families can practice in restoring a
healthy relationship.
terns produce healthy relationships to be exercised in defiance of the Lord The FDD (Filtering, Disciplining
within the family and it is possible by and in disobedience to Him. Jesus and Directing) paradigm of Paul in
weighing the evidence in the present said, “for from within, out of the heart cognitive restructuring is a biblical
situation. It also helps to develop hy- of men, proceeds evil thoughts …All model that every individual of the
pothesis about other possible conclu- these evil things comes from within families can practice in restoring a
sions gathering more evidences. The and defile a man.” healthy relationship. It is normal to
revised cognition about events leads have a little bit of problems in every
to new emotional response or altered 3. Directing. Start thinking in the family, but the individuals to take re-
response to the current situation. Direction of Change: Directing all sponsibility to keep it from going dys-
thinking to make changes in terrible functional.
2. Disciplining: Filtering our situation. According to Paul this is
thoughts helps the couples or par- possible when our thoughts are re- A mind set on the things above
ents, and children to skillfully judge newed or rationalized in the spirit of and controlled by the Holy Spirit help
and carefully regulate the automatic our mind. “That you put off, concern- to consider our life thoughts as dead
thoughts. Paul says, “Casting down ing your former conduct, the old man to immorality, impurity, passion, evil
arguments and every high thing that which grows corrupt according to the desires, greed, and distorted emotions.
exalts itself against the knowledge deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the With the regenerated thought pattern
of God, bringing every thought into spirit of your mind, and that you put we put things like anger; wrath, mal-
captivity to the obedience of Christ.”2 on the new man which was created ac- ice, slander, and abusive speech from
Corinthians 10.5. This is to judge all cording to God, in true righteousness our life (cf. Col. 3: 1-11). With the re-
thoughts and speculations in the light and holiness” Ephesians 4: 22-24. The structured cognitive pattern, which is
of the teachings of the Lord Jesus automatic thoughts taking place that the result of the life controlled by the
Christ. causes negative feelings and emotions Spirit we lay aside the old self with its
are challenged filtering them accord- evil practices. We have put on the new
By bringing the thoughts into ing the standard of the teachings of self who is being renewed to a true
captivity, individuals keep in check Jesus Christ and direct them to right- knowledge according to the image of
all thoughts and regulate feelings fa- eousness and holiness. Renewing of the one who created us. It provides us
cilitating changes about the self and the mind, according to Paul, facilitate a heart of compassion, kindness, hu-
other. It provides skill, judgment and changes in individuals and families. mility, gentles and patience helping to
discipline needed to achieve a desired Paul states, “…be transformed by the bearing with one another, and forgiv-
result in the relationship. Paul would renewing of your mind, that you may ing one another.
not condemn all automatic thoughts prove what is that good and accept-
are distorted, but warn that we must able and perfect will of God.”
not allow those thoughts and schemas
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ABU DHABI
