When they pray with and for their brothers and support them in times of need, the elders prove themselves to be spiritually refreshing and encouraging to those under their care. ​ — Read Isaiah 32: 1, 2. When elders imitate “the great shepherd, ” what can result?
(‏ يع ٥ :‏ ​ ١٤ ،‏ ١٥‏ )‏ حَتَّى لَوْ لَمْ ‹ يَدْعُ [ٱلْمَرِيضُ رُوحِيًّا] شُيُوخَ ٱلْجَمَاعَةِ › ،‏ يَجِبُ أَنْ يَهُبُّوا إِلَى مُسَاعَدَتِهِ حَالَمَا يَصِيرُونَ عَلَى عِلْمٍ بِوَضْعِهِ .‏