Two different guides, SGI's and Nichiren's

SGI leader: "The Gohonzon doesn't speak. That's why we study the writings of Sensei. When you are at a standstill in your practice you should seek guidance from your seniors in faith."

The sage Nichiren: "Therefore I say to you, my disciples, try practicing as the Lotus Sutra teaches, exerting yourselves without begrudging your lives! Test the truth of Buddhism! Namu myoho renge, Namu myoho renge kyo!" (MW vol. 3, The Selection Of The Time)