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There are four reasons people reject accountability:
- They fear rejection
- They feel embarrassed
- They resent control by hostile people
- They don't like facing any negative feelings
Everyone, including leaders, needs accountability through their 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, it 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:
- Be Teachable - Willing to learn; quick to hear and slow to respond.
- Available - Willing to be accessible, touchable, open and interruptible.
- Vulnerable - Capable of admitting ones mistakes.
- Truthful - 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 in your life, but haven't been sure exactly how to get there? Today, I encourage you to pray and ask God to show you someone that you can be accountable too. When we are - it has it's 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. When we do - Watch the power of accountability transform your life.
"So then each of us will give an account of himself to God." - Romans 14:12
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perry meade
