Are you aware of your Sirens? Do you know the temptations that will be most difficult to resist? What has caused you to stumble in the past?
What are you doing to avoid or protect against the dangers of those Sirens? Does someone have permission to “tie you to the mast”? Who will speak the truth in love to protect you when you’re unable to protect yourself?
If you don’t have good answers to these questions, you may be sailing in dangerous waters.
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