Saturday, October 24, 2009 Print Article Print Article Print Article Leave a Comment Got Accountability? Pastor Marquis Boone
Romans 14:9-12 (NKJV) For to this end Christ died and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living. But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. For it is written: "As I live, says the LORD, Every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall confess to God." So then each of us shall give account of himself to God. Louis McBurney, in a Leadership Journal article, stated there are four reasons people reject accountability. 1) They fear rejection. 2) They feel embarrassed. 3) They resent control by hostile people. 4) They don't like facing any negative feelings. Everyone, including leaders, needs accountability through their significant relationships. Accountability is not something we need just when we're young Christians; accountability is for everyone. Accountability is a powerful tool that can launch many of us into the fullness God has for each of us. When we say accountability, we're not talking about intimidation, invasion of privacy, bringing people under the weight of someone else's preferences or legalism. Biblical accountability isn't manipulation; but if practiced right, is a blessing. Accountability comes with a price, and comes with four requirements. If you are truly going to walk in accountability you must be willing to meet the following requirements: Sponsor Ad A. Must Be Teachable - Willing to learn; quick to hear and slow to respond. B. Availability - Willing to be accessible, touchable, open and interruptible. C. Vulnerability - Capable of admitting ones mistakes. D. Truthfulness - Committed to the truth, and walks in honesty even if it hurts. Why does accountability have requirements? The dictionary says accountability means "being responsible to others". In a biblical sense, it's developing relationships with other believers which will promote spiritual growth and obedience to God. Therefore, accountability means teaching, challenging, supporting and encouraging one another in ways that promote spiritual integrity in us as believers. Have you ever wanted to go to the next level and dimension in your life, but haven't been sure exactly how to get there? Today, I inoculate you to pray; and ask God to show you someone who can hold you accountable. If Jesus had twelve accountability partners, each of us should have at least one or two believers that hold us accountable. But remember accountability also has its rewards: Accountability builds friendships. Accountability builds a hedge of protection. Accountability brings freedom. Accountability reflects the truth. Accountability develops Christlikeness. Accountability adds responsibilities. Accountability builds our integrity. Don't reject accountability but embrace it. Walk into your fullness, and watch the power of accountability transform your life. Elder Marquis Boone O. Addison Gethers e-mail address [email protected] [email protected] twitter URL http//:twitter.com/OAddisonGethers Messenger contact window live/msn messenger: [email protected] aim: durangoadd64 skype: cowboys62 yahoo messenger: OADDISONGETHERS rs --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Deaf-Blind Inspirational Life Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/dbilg?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
