Words such as commitment, loyalty and accountability can cause some of us to turn and run.  Maybe we fear failure and choose not to make a promise we might not be able to keep.  When we look at the picture of God presented to us in the bible, we see someone who honors his word, but first He must speak that promise.  It works the same with us.  If we want to be faithful and trustworthy, we first must be willing to be held accountable through commitment.