1. Check
1.1. The check step highlights the greatest area where improvement is needed
1.1.1. People don't do this because it highlights the gap between their image of self and reality
1.1.1.1. Ignorance is only temporary bliss
1.1.1.1.1. Don't bury your head in the sand
1.1.2. Most of life's participants will not confront the reality of the data
1.1.2.1. We prefer comfortable illusions rather than harsh reality
1.1.2.1.1. It's imporant to find a defeat in every victory and a victory in every defeat
1.1.3. A professional would take massive action on their weakness
1.2. identify, collect & analyze data
1.2.1. Measurable and objective benchmarks
1.2.2. Take Responsibility
1.2.2.1. empowers to change
1.2.2.1.1. James 4:7-11
1.2.2.2. Look at the garbage that all these rats brought
1.2.3. Don't play blame game
1.2.3.1. gives up power
2. Adjust
2.1. Make a new plan of ACTION
2.1.1. Psalms 119:11
2.1.1.1. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
2.1.2. Romans 12:2
2.1.2.1. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
2.2. The goal is to systematically close the gap between where we are and where we want to be
2.2.1. There is no difference in the amount of work done to survive and to thrive
2.3. Recognize your tendency towards sin
2.3.1. James 1:14
2.3.1.1. but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed.
2.3.1.1.1. Marketers know this and capitalize on it
2.4. Focus on rewards of discipline
2.4.1. James 1:12
2.4.1.1. Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
2.5. Flee from temptation
2.5.1. 1 Corinthians 10:14
2.5.1.1. Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.
2.5.2. 1 Timothy 6:11
2.5.2.1. But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
2.5.3. 2 Timothy 2:22
2.5.3.1. Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
2.6. Repent Quickly
2.6.1. Ezekiel 18:30-32
2.6.1.1. Therefore, you Israelites, I will judge each of you according to your own ways, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall. 31 Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Why will you die, people of Israel? 32 For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live!
2.6.2. Revelation 3:19
2.6.2.1. Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.
2.6.3. Matthew 4:17
2.6.3.1. From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
3. TakeAway
3.1. Your spiritual growth can be directly tracked to how quickly you directly confront your sins, so identify measurable benchmarks/targets towards goals and correct deviation immediately
4. Success is the PDCA journey
4.1. You never arrive because there are always adjust steps
4.2. Why do people enjoy games so much?
4.2.1. Because the objective is clear, the boundaries are defined, and it's easy to review the data and make adjustments.
5. Sin
5.1. Hebrew means to miss the mark
5.1.1. How far did you miss the mark? How can you get closer this time?
5.2. Transgression
5.2.1. 1 john 3:4
5.2.1.1. Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness.
5.3. Unrighteousness
5.3.1. 1 John 5:17
5.3.1.1. All wrongdoing is sin, and there is sin that does not lead to death.
5.4. Omission
5.4.1. James 4:17
5.4.1.1. If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.
5.5. Faithlessness
5.5.1. Romans 14:22-23
5.5.1.1. So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves. 23 But whoever has doubts is condemned if they eat, because their eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin.[a]
5.6. Foolishness
5.6.1. Proverbs 24:9
5.6.1.1. The schemes of folly are sin, and people detest a mocker.
6. We have good reason to adjust
6.1. Revelation 2:26
6.1.1. To the one who is victorious and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations
6.2. Revelation 3:21
6.2.1. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne.