Helping such sheep calls for prayerful reliance on God, the guidance of his spirit, and skillful use of his Word. ​ — Prov. 3: 5, 6; Luke 11: 13; Heb. 4: 12. How important is it for elders to shepherd sheeplike ones in their care?
(‏ لا ٢٧ :‏ ٣٢ ؛‏ مي ٢ :‏ ١٢ ؛‏ ٧ :‏ ١٤‏ )‏ عَلَى نَحْوٍ مُمَاثِلٍ ،‏ يَلْزَمُ أَنْ يَعْرِفَ ٱلرَّاعِي ٱلْمَسِيحِيُّ خِرَافَ رَعِيَّةِ ٱللهِ ٱلَّتِي فِي عُهْدَتِهِ تَمَامَ ٱلْمَعْرِفَةِ وَأَنْ يَكُونَ مُطَّلِعًا جَيِّدًا عَلَى أَحْوَالِهِمْ .‏