1. Understand the problem (Proverbs 18:13; James 1:19).
    1. Questions
    2. Observations
  2. Give hope (1 John 1:9; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 4:15–16).
  3. Present the decision (Romans 6:6–7, 12–13; Philippians 4:6–9).
  4. Develop a plan (Romans 12:1–2; James 1:22–25).

Every component is important!