Without Checks and Balances

There aren't many things I find more frightening that people who are put in positions of authority but have no checks and balances in place.

Unfortunately, I keep hearing stories of pastors who have managed to find themselves in that position.  Some I know sought it, but others I am guessing just let accountablilty fall to the back burner.  They weren't trying to put themselves in an unheatlhy lifestyle, but stumbled into it without notice, and then refused to change things.

I'd be a horrible leader if left to my own devices.  Temptations may not always win, but with only my own power to rely on, I'm sure I'd give in at some point.

I hope to always find myself and my leadership to be one which has plenty of people who can influence what goes on, and that I've never placed myself above the need of help.