Aug. 15, 1961. Running time: 1:02:49. Commitment is an everyday word that we could almost call axiomatic. But what does it mean? Commitment is to surrender the intent to block anything that actualizes our potential to grow in God. Commitment goes hand in hand with community. We discover ourselves in community, and our growth is hindered in isolation. However, commitment can be idolized -- the type of person who becomes gruel and overbearing in their commitment to God.