Evaluating Your Reputation

The following are questions to ask yourself while keeping your spouse in mind when answering. Am I overbearing when I am around other people? Do I allow my old nature to take control of my relationships with others? Do I find it difficult to agree with others? Do I make sure my opinion is voiced? Do I allow others to voice their opinion without interrupting? Do I listen when someone is talking or am I anxious to voice my opinion as soon as I have a chance? Am I quick-tempered? Do I speak before I think? Do I find it difficult to be objective about a situation when I am the object of criticism? Do I hurt people easily, but I don’t realize it because I dominate the conversation? Why might someone not talk with me about sensitive issues? Could it be they don’t have confidence in me because I repeat things I shouldn’t? Am I addicted to anything that affects my psychological and physical well-being? Do I strike out at others physically or verbally? Do I ever resort to subtle ways of hurting people even though it may appear to be a gentle approach? Do I gossip about people under the guise of personal concern? Do I pursue dishonest gain? Am I honest in all financial matters? Am I fair as an employer, and honest with my employees? Am I selfish with my material possessions or do I share with others generously with others? Could I write “good” about what I read, what I see, what I listen to, and the things I do? Am I self-controlled or controlling? Sherry