Comments on: The Importance of Accountability http://deeperdevotion.com/articles/652 Delivered Monday through Friday, our daily devotions are the perfect companion to your time in the Word. Biblical, consistent, and with over three years of back content, DEEPERDEVOTION.com is a great resource for everyone. Check us out on the web at www.deeperdevotion.com Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:38:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Carolina http://deeperdevotion.com/articles/652#comment-1146 Carolina Wed, 10 Mar 2004 12:25:58 +0000 http://deeperdevotion.com/articles/652#comment-1146 Thanks for this article Tim! I think what hit home best with me was that accountability is not all about the tough stuff but that we need to always make a point to be encouraging each other and telling each other about the cool ways that God is moving. Wouldn't Satan just love for us to be so focused on our problems that we don't share what God is doing knowing that would encourage those listening? Hmm...got me thinkin...anyway, that is really sweet too about you having accountability with your father. Your whole family is so precious. Thanks again! Thanks for this article Tim! I think what hit home best with me was that accountability is not all about the tough stuff but that we need to always make a point to be encouraging each other and telling each other about the cool ways that God is moving. Wouldn't Satan just love for us to be so focused on our problems that we don't share what God is doing knowing that would encourage those listening? Hmm…got me thinkin…anyway, that is really sweet too about you having accountability with your father. Your whole family is so precious. Thanks again!

]]> By: Anonymous http://deeperdevotion.com/articles/652#comment-1147 Anonymous Sat, 13 Mar 2004 22:52:58 +0000 http://deeperdevotion.com/articles/652#comment-1147 Of course the Lord shows different people different things; but one of the things that God has shown me is that Christ can be my all...and that though there may be good friends out there who could help me, that I need to look to Christ for my ultimate help. I'm curious as to what you think about that topic (or anyone else for that matter). I like the article, but I'm afraid I'm not too good at just accepting stuff I read. Could you please go into some more detail about what I just wrote? I'm searching! But I'm also cautious.<br /> <br /> -JeepMan Of course the Lord shows different people different things; but one of the things that God has shown me is that Christ can be my all…and that though there may be good friends out there who could help me, that I need to look to Christ for my ultimate help. I'm curious as to what you think about that topic (or anyone else for that matter). I like the article, but I'm afraid I'm not too good at just accepting stuff I read. Could you please go into some more detail about what I just wrote? I'm searching! But I'm also cautious.

-JeepMan

]]> By: TimB http://deeperdevotion.com/articles/652#comment-1148 TimB Sun, 14 Mar 2004 22:48:53 +0000 http://deeperdevotion.com/articles/652#comment-1148 JeepMan,<br /> <br /> I agree that God IS all we need. He is everything that we need or ever could need. However, some people, me being one of those people, have an easier time disappointing and disobeying God, because He is not tangible. It is easier to talk yourself into and out of things that you know God would disapprove of, because He cannot verbally discuss the issues with us. It is not really that we need someone else to help us; however, I believe that God blesses us by putting people in our lives that HE uses to speak to us. I believe this because of Galatians 6:1-2, "Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently...Carry each other's burden's, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Jesus says in Luke 17:3, "If your brother sins, rebuke him." We know that Jesus did not need accountability partners, but even Jesus wanted His disciples to be with Him and pray for Him in the hours before His crucifixion. It is interesting to me that the times in the Bible that Jesus was tempted He was by himself (Matthew 4:1-11). I think what Jesus says in Matthew 26:41 sums up the importance of having an accountability partner "The spirit is willing, but the body is weak." The Lord knows that we are going to be tempted and stumble, and for that reason He puts people in our lives to help us and encourage us when we are struggling with something. The Lord definitely gives us the tools to overcome temptation, and I think one of those tools He gives us are good, Christian friends that we can be held accountable to. Whether we accept that gift is up to us. I do not think that by having an accountability partner we are saying, by any means, that the Lord is not sufficient. But I do know that I am not sufficient on my own, and that if possible, I would like as much help as I can get. Ultimately I know we must look to Christ for help, but I think through His example and the Word (and in my own case - personal experience) an accountability partner is one tool that Christ has given me to help strengthen my walk with Him. Each person is different, and there may be times when God hasn't placed anyone in your life that you could have this type of relationship with, but I think it is a good idea to keep our hearts open to the possibility of having an accountability partner. I hope this answers the questions you had after reading the article. Thanks for your comments. It's great to be able to learn from one another.<br /> JeepMan,

I agree that God IS all we need. He is everything that we need or ever could need. However, some people, me being one of those people, have an easier time disappointing and disobeying God, because He is not tangible. It is easier to talk yourself into and out of things that you know God would disapprove of, because He cannot verbally discuss the issues with us. It is not really that we need someone else to help us; however, I believe that God blesses us by putting people in our lives that HE uses to speak to us. I believe this because of Galatians 6:1-2, "Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently…Carry each other's burden's, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Jesus says in Luke 17:3, "If your brother sins, rebuke him." We know that Jesus did not need accountability partners, but even Jesus wanted His disciples to be with Him and pray for Him in the hours before His crucifixion. It is interesting to me that the times in the Bible that Jesus was tempted He was by himself (Matthew 4:1-11). I think what Jesus says in Matthew 26:41 sums up the importance of having an accountability partner "The spirit is willing, but the body is weak." The Lord knows that we are going to be tempted and stumble, and for that reason He puts people in our lives to help us and encourage us when we are struggling with something. The Lord definitely gives us the tools to overcome temptation, and I think one of those tools He gives us are good, Christian friends that we can be held accountable to. Whether we accept that gift is up to us. I do not think that by having an accountability partner we are saying, by any means, that the Lord is not sufficient. But I do know that I am not sufficient on my own, and that if possible, I would like as much help as I can get. Ultimately I know we must look to Christ for help, but I think through His example and the Word (and in my own case - personal experience) an accountability partner is one tool that Christ has given me to help strengthen my walk with Him. Each person is different, and there may be times when God hasn't placed anyone in your life that you could have this type of relationship with, but I think it is a good idea to keep our hearts open to the possibility of having an accountability partner. I hope this answers the questions you had after reading the article. Thanks for your comments. It's great to be able to learn from one another.

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]]> By: Ljolvr http://deeperdevotion.com/articles/652#comment-4141 Ljolvr Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:17:06 +0000 http://deeperdevotion.com/articles/652#comment-4141 The concept of accountability is scriptual. The Word of God commands that we edify and build each other up in the faith; so that we may remain strong. I can understand why so many christians shun being accountable. Alot of what is in the church is of the world...busy bodies, gossipers, controlling spirits and so forth. There is a big issue of trust/confidentiality. One need to pray and seek God's confirmation about who to be accountable to within church circles. The concept of accountability is scriptual. The Word of God commands that we edify and build each other up in the faith; so that we may remain strong.

I can understand why so many christians shun being accountable. Alot of what is in the church is of the world…busy bodies, gossipers, controlling spirits and so forth. There is a big issue of trust/confidentiality.

One need to pray and seek God’s confirmation about who to be accountable to within church circles.

]]> By: shay http://deeperdevotion.com/articles/652#comment-9290 shay Thu, 01 May 2008 16:14:41 +0000 http://deeperdevotion.com/articles/652#comment-9290 Accountability is something we need to really emphasize in our postmodern society of "do whatever you want and have it your way-no one has the right to judge you". This postmodern way of thinking has been subconciously adopted by believers and has made it difficult to encourage one another in our spiritual growth. It has been creating superficiality, toleration and a universal move lacking the power of true revival. It takes humility to allow another to be your eyes when you can't see because by nature (sinful nature), we tend to think we have it all under control. Thanks for the article! Accountability is something we need to really emphasize in our postmodern society of “do whatever you want and have it your way-no one has the right to judge you”. This postmodern way of thinking has been subconciously adopted by believers and has made it difficult to encourage one another in our spiritual growth. It has been creating superficiality, toleration and a universal move lacking the power of true revival. It takes humility to allow another to be your eyes when you can’t see because by nature (sinful nature), we tend to think we have it all under control. Thanks for the article!

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