Nicodemus, it was said of Jesus that He knew what was in man. While we cannot know counselees as Jesus did, we can gather data (q.v.), make extensive inquiries, examine evidence, and probe into details when necessary. All of these important activities are adjuncts to gathering the facts about which we must give God’s counsel. See CGG for an in-depth study of the matter. You may wish to give this book to people who have problems with the subject of guidance. To put it simply: the Bible teaches