7 Question Challenge

Chuck Swindoll once gave advice in how to live a life of character as a Christian. He used the act of being accountable through meeting with a trusted individual and asking 7 questions:
“Being creatures with blind spots and tendencies toward rationalization, we must also be in close touch with a few trust worthy individuals with whom we meet on a regular basis.


Knowing that this encounter is going to happen helps us hold the line morally and ethically. I know of nothing more effective for maintaining a pure heart and keeping one’s life balanced and on target than being a part of an accountability group. It is amazing what such a group can provide to help us hold our passions in check! Recently, I was encouraged to hear about a minister who meets once a week with a small group of men. They are committed to one another’s purity. They pray with and for each other. They talk openly and honestly about their struggles, weaknesses, temptations, and trials. In addition to these general things, they look one another in the eye as they ask and answer no less than these seven questions.
1. Have you been with a woman this week in such a way that was inappropriate or could have looked to others that you were using poor judgment?
2. Have you been completely above board in all your financial dealings this week?
3. Have you exposed yourself to any explicit material this week?
4. Have you spent daily time in prayer and in the Scriptures this week?
5. Have you fulfilled the mandate of your calling this week?
6. Have you taken time off to be with your family this week?
7. Have you just lied to me?

Chuck Swindoll quoted in Point Man

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