The basic assessment made by the authors was that the favorite pastime in America is lying. Telling the truth and living it answers the character question. The late psychiatrist Viktor Frankl once observed that to balance off the Statue of Liberty on the East Coast, America needs to erect a Statue of Responsibility on the West Coast. Freedom without responsibility is anarchy. Christians who believe in the doctrine of the priesthood of the believer understand that we are responsible before God.
Responsibility answers the commitment question.
An understanding of our times and our task is essential for faithful Christian living. As we approach the twenty-first century with all of its uncertainty and unlimited possibilities, we must have a knowledge of the past. The future is only secure in the hands of those who understand the past. The ability to be understanding of the times and the task answers the comprehension question. Servant leadership is the highest form of leadership.