This means, among other things, that they must set aside personal dislike for the sake of reaching the best decision. As we look at consultation in more detail, it will be seen how necessary all these qualities are. Each of these steps is preceded by prayer, both to invoke the help of God and to remind those consulting of what their attitude should be. If problems arise during the consultation, prayers are said to resolve the difficulties. Other groups of a spiritual nature might like to adopt this approach.
True consultation is spiritual conference in the attitude and atmosphere of love.
This is not because there are no solid facts to be found, but because the members, if they are only interested in having their own way, may reject the facts which do not suit their case. However, the advances made in data-gathering in this century should ensure that correct information is available. This information must then be viewed objectively. This should be possible for every consultative body. Principles A pitfall in the consultation within many organisations is not being able to agree on the underlying principles.