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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