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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

MAY 11 – ACCOUNTABILITY

 Earnestly, sincerely, and frequently challenge and encourage each other – every day – so sin won’t become habit. Don’t allow sin to harden you, and lead you away from truth. (Hebrews 3:13)

                   When you see one of your people violate the values you have established, do you address it? Immediately? Often, to do that is uncomfortable. It may be inconvenient, and there are certainly risks associated with confrontation. Accountability is hard. Accountability can be costly to you and to others.

                   But, look at the goal of such accountability. Here, the writer of Hebrews observes the true goal of consistent accountability. It is the prosperity of the person being challenged. Accountability is one of the most sincere and practical ways to show love for another person. In that light, remember the characteristics of love described by Paul (1 Corinthians 13). Love is patient, calm, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, seeks the truth, and – importantly – never stops. If these characteristics are present in your work of accountability, it will help you and your people find that prosperity that you both seek.

                   Take courage. Hold your people to account – with love – even when it is costly or hard to do.

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