Sunday once more and it is good to be alive. But where did Saturday go? My coffee today is Door County Heavenly Caramel. I feel the need to have two cups!
Accountability is not new to this devotional as a subject. I believe it is one of the most important things Christians need to develop. We have our faults (sins) that we struggle with. In many instances it is something that we have overcome but yet are tempted to give it another try all way too often.
Those who have not established a relationship with a friend, who will hold them accountable have a greater risk of falling into the temptation and thus live a lie. Falling back into sin makes us feel worthless and defeated.
I cannot stress enough the importance of having someone you can call and tell them "hey I am struggling right now". A good accountability partner will stop and pray with you, give you a Bible verse to help you through or even better yet come to your side and keep you from defeat. Both of you should pray with each other each day.
When another Christian falls into obvious sin, an admonition is imperative, because God’s Word demands it. The practice of discipline in the community of faith begins with friends who are close to one another. Words of admonition and reproach must be risked.
If we are not intentional about inviting someone into our lives, God will provide a someone for us. But by then it may be too late to spare us from the consequences.
Accountability
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.Why go another day without help in keeping your life whole?
God bless,
Marty
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