Where Can You Turn for Good Advice?

THE American Psychological Association set up a task force to investigate this booming industry. They said that while there is "tremendous potential to help individuals understand themselves and others . . . , the promotional claims and titles that accompany these programs are increasingly exaggerated and sensationalized." A Toronto Star writer says: "Be aware of the amount of religio-spiritual counterfeits . . . Beware especially of all self-help books, tapes or seminars that offer far too much, in far too short a time, for far too little effort or self-discipline." Granted, there are a great many who are genuinely looking to support those in need. However, the sad reality exists that a number of unscrupulous individuals are capitalizing on people's loneliness and suffering, offering no real help or solutions.

In view of this, what is a key source of help we can trust? Where can we find practical counsel that will consistently work?

Next time: Source of Unfailing Guidance

Watchtower, 2000