He might also urge the individual to consider how different courses of action would affect his relationship with Jehovah. The elder can stress the importance of seeking God’s guidance in prayer before making a decision.
كَمَا يُمْكِنُ أَنْ يُشَدِّدَ لَهُ عَلَى أَهَمِّيَّةِ طَلَبِ إِرْشَادِ ٱللهِ فِي ٱلصَّلَاةِ قَبْلَ ٱتِّخَاذِ ٱلْقَرَارِ .‏