The 7 Principles of Highly Accountable Men

by Laaser, Mark R.

• ISBN13: 9780834127425
• ISBN10: 0834127423
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-09-15
• Publisher: Nazarene Pub House

Summary

This book is designed to help men change. It is for those men who want to start a new behavior or stop an old one. Dr. Laaser has gleaned 7 principles of how to be accountable from the Book of Nehemiah so as to effect this change. Based on his own personal experience in making changes in his own life using the traditions of 12 step programs, he will walk the reader through Bible study and frequent questions to ponder. Those who struggle with addiction will be particularly attracted to these principles. The principles, however, are universal for all men who desire real change. The reader will find that step-by-step questions on how to implement these principles into his or her life. As principle 3 states, this book might best be read with others.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 5
Introduction	p. 7
Principle One: Accountability Begins with Brokenness, Confession, and Repentance	p. 11
Principle Two: Accountability Requires Your Being Able to Talk About Your Feelings and Needs	p. 20
Principle Three: Accountability Always Requires a Group of Men or Women, Not Just One Person	p. 45
Principle Four: Accountability Means You Must Get Rid of the Garbage in Your Life	p. 58
Principle Five: Prepare When You Are Strong for a Time When You Will Be Weak	p. 78
Principle Six: Accountability Means Building and Defending in Equal Measures	p. 91
Principle Seven: To Change a Negative Behavior, You Must Do Whatever It Takes for As
Long As It Takes	p. 105
Conclusion-Accountability Is a Lifestyle	p. 119
Notes	p. 123
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