The Right One's

Our growth as individuals requires relationships, but we absolutely need the right one's.
The circle of relationships that forms our world that influences us can either be our increase or decrease. If we are the strongest individual in our group, we are in trouble and need to change the circle of relationships. The danger here is that we will never be stretched or challenged, therefore we could become comfortable with our status quo. Of course, it means that if we have character quirks, nobody feels the strength to confront us. This is very dangerous for the leadership of our lives because God adds relationships to our lives to keep us focused and with the right depth of character. Accountability is necessary up and down. In other words, we need to accountability to "leaders" who are 'over' us and we need accountability to individuals we are over.
My children have always had the liberty to correct or hold me accountable to godly and sensible behavior. But if they are all the accountability I have that will be to my detriment, but they do have the liberty.
We need to be influencing relationships and we need to be influenced, constantly.
Another danger is only surrounding ourselves with those who agree with us. I have made that mistake in the past and had it cost me. Ask yourself whether the relationships around you stretch you or if you are moving without challenges.
We need change in our lives, but the only the right relationships can bring about the right change.