Whether we are seeking guidance from a pastor, friend, parent, or professional, how do we know that their advice is trustworthy? When it comes to problems of the heart and relationships, the Bible must be the standard by which we recognize good counsel. God places a priority on dealing with the internal roots of our problems so that the observable fruit of our lives can also be pleasing to Him. Even Jesus indicated that good counsel must not only address behavior but also issues of the heart.