Did You Know Trained Pilots Always Use Checklists?
It is true! Whether a pilot is flying a trainer aircraft or a Airbus 310, he or she will use a checklist, or in fact a whole series of checklists. Why? Pilots use checklists because in a busy environment, missing something important can have very serious consequences. For example, even before a flight a pilot will CHECK every important aspect of the aircraft to ensure all parts are working properly. Then prior to take off the pilot will run thru another series of checks to make sure everything in the aircraft is functioning properly. In most cases the pilot will use just after departure checks (when en-route and just after leaving an airport), while en-route, and when approaching an airport, when getting ready to land, after landing, and even before shutting the aircraft systems off. Most pilots will know the checks that need to be performed off by heart. Nevertheless they use their checklists because it is easy to forget to check what may seem like a small thing. Co-pilots are often involved in helping to verbally cross check what the pilot is checking. Some aircraft as well as some support systems pilots use have built in checklists to help pilots ensure nothing is overlooked.
Did you know the Holy Bible is also full of checks that we can use to ensure we don’t get into trouble because we overlook or simply miss something that is really important in our lives as Christians. Here below, is in part, a 10 point checklist to help you when taking action or when making a decision. The full 34 point checklist can be found here: https://www.biblebelievers.com/Checklist.html
THE CHRISTIAN’S CHECKLIST (the first 10 of 34 checks you can use in your life)
1. Is it right?
2. Will this bring me near some temptation?
3. Does this give place to the devil?
4. Is there anything in scripture contrary to it?
5. Am I trusting God or depending in my own strength?
6. Is it doubtful?
7. Will it cause someone to stumble?
8. Does it appear evil to anyone?
9. Would the Lord Jesus Christ do this?
10. Will it please God?
And of course… if you are still unsure… Have you prayed and asked God to give you guidance?
Blessings,
Terry MacDonald