It matters not how “successful” you are at business or how busy and demanding your schedule is. Until you have completely achieved God’s intentions for your life, you have not arrived, and you should not be satisfied. So as you approach year-end, take a personal inventory. Are you “perfect” yet?

“I AM NOT A ROLE MODEL.” With that tag line for a 90’s Nike Ad, Charles Barkley ignited a debate on the role of athletes in American society. Now, the inappropriate actions of another group of professional athletes has reignited this debate and opened an often heated discussion. This sobering reminder about shirking the responsibility of role model provides a unique opportunity for us as Christians to reflect on our own personal responsibilities.