03.02.T03-AP — Action Planning Worksheet: Avoiding Daudi's Path

Turning Daudi's Lessons into Personal Action

Daudi's downfall did not begin when he was arrested. It began years earlier through attitudes, decisions and influences that he failed to address.

Use this worksheet to identify the lessons that apply most directly to your life and develop a practical plan for avoiding a similar path.

Part A: Identifying My Greatest Risk

1. Which aspect of Daudi's story concerns you most?

☐ Jealousy and comparison

☐ Desire for wealth and status

☐ Wrong friendships and influences

☐ Love of easy money

☐ Ignoring God's warnings

☐ Rejecting correction

☐ Compromising for personal gain

☐ Abuse of power

☐ Hypocrisy

☐ Misuse of leadership positions

☐ Failure to learn from mistakes

☐ Other:

2. Why did you select this area?

3. In what ways have you seen this risk in your own life or environment?

Part B: Learning from Daudi's Early Years

Daudi's problems began long before he accepted his first bribe. They began in his heart.

4. Which attitude requires the greatest attention in your life?

☐ Jealousy

☐ Comparison

☐ Pride

☐ Discontentment

☐ Bitterness

☐ Desire to impress others

☐ Desire for recognition

☐ Other:

5. What practical action will you take to address this attitude?

6. How will you know that progress is taking place?

Part C: Evaluating My Influences

Zakayo played a major role in shaping Daudi's conduct.

7. Who currently has the greatest influence on your decisions?

8. How is that influence affecting your character and integrity?

☐ Positively

☐ Negatively

☐ Both positively and negatively

9. What changes, if any, do you need to make regarding your relationships, friendships or professional influences?

10. Who could positively strengthen your integrity journey?

Part D: Responding to Warning Signs

Throughout the story, Daudi received several warnings from people such as Pastor Ssiwa, Mama Tatu, Keziya and Musa. Yet he ignored them.

11. Who are the people in your life who are able to speak honestly into your life?

12. How do you usually respond when someone challenges your behaviour?

13. What will you do differently the next time someone raises a legitimate concern about your conduct?

Part E: Protecting My Integrity

Daudi repeatedly exchanged integrity for immediate gain.

14. In which area are you most likely to face pressure to compromise your values?

☐ Money

☐ Career advancement

☐ Business opportunities

☐ Family expectations

☐ Social acceptance

☐ Political influence

☐ Ministry or leadership positions

☐ Other:

15. What boundaries will you establish to protect yourself in that area?

16. What action will you take if you encounter a situation similar to the one faced by Nalule, Keziya or Mzee Kude?

Part F: Preventing a Double Life

Daudi appeared spiritual and successful while living a very different reality behind the scenes.

17. In what area of your life is there the greatest gap between appearance and reality?

18. What practical step can help close that gap?

19. What habits will help you maintain authenticity and integrity?

Part G: Building a Different Legacy

By the end of the story, Daudi had lost his reputation, career, assets and influence.

20. Which loss suffered by Daudi would be most devastating to you?

☐ Reputation

☐ Career

☐ Family trust

☐ Health

☐ Spiritual life

☐ Assets

☐ Freedom

☐ Influence

☐ Other:

21. What actions today can help protect that area of your life?

22. What kind of reputation would you like to be known for ten years from now?

Part H: My Personal Integrity Action Plan

Priority Area 1

The lesson from Daudi's story that I need most:

Action I will take:

Start date:

Evidence of progress:

Priority Area 2

The lesson from Daudi's story that I need most:

Action I will take:

Start date:

Evidence of progress:

Priority Area 3

The lesson from Daudi's story that I need most:

Action I will take:

Start date:

Evidence of progress:

My Commitment

23. Which character in the story do you most want to emulate and why?

☐ Pastor Ssiwa

☒ Mama Tatu

☐ Keziya

☐ Musa

☐ Mzee Kude

☐ Another: __________________

Why?

24. Which behaviour displayed by Daudi are you most determined to avoid?

25. Complete the statement below.

After reflecting on Daudi's story, I commit myself to:

Looking Ahead

26. If you faithfully implement this plan, what would you like to be different about your life one year from now?

27. What lesson from Daudi's story do you most want to remember whenever you face temptation or pressure?