The Danger of Indecision

Here at our Bible college, HITC, our goal is raising leaders who are passionate about God. There are many qualities that are needed when it comes to being a leader. One of the things we've been discussing and imparting into our HITC students recently is decisiveness. One of the greatest hinderances to people becoming a leader is their lack of ability to make a decision. As a leader it's vital that you be able to do this. Have you ever noticed how many people go back and forth on decisions and eventually the decision has to be made by someone else, because of their inability to make the decision? My pastor has said many times, "move quickly on reversible decisions, but move slowly on decisions that aren't reversible." This is so true. When it comes to simple and reversible decisions, make it! If it's a bigger and irreversible decision, move more slowly and cautiously. Unfortunately, there are many people who move slowly and cautiously through simple decisions, and never make difficult decisions. The fruit of an indecisive leader will be obvious to those around them. Confidence will not be inspired in those serving under them. This will then lead to them questioning every decision the leader makes. A decisive leader isn't all over the place when it comes to making decisions. They're confident to make the decision and then be able to clearly communicate it to all involved. One of the biggest opponents of decisiveness is fear of failure. Don't be led around today by this fear! As you become more confident in making smaller decisions, your confidence in making big decisions will blossom. Don't be afraid to make decisions today and don't allow failure to define who you are :)