Eccl. 4:7-12
This is the case of a man who is all alone, without a child or a brother, yet who works hard to gain as much wealth as he can. But then he asks himself, “Who am I working for? Why am I giving up so much pleasure now?” It is all so meaningless and depressing. Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.
Essentials of Accountability
- Accessibility
- Capable of admitting mistakes & sin
- Teachability
- Willing to learn, quick to hear & respond to reproof.
- Availability
- Accessible, touchable, interruptible
- Impeccability
- Committed to the truth, even if it hurts
Why Accountability
- Stability
- Prov 13:10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
- Prov 13:14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
- Prov 13:18 He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
- Prov 13:20 He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm
- Visibility
- Prov 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
- Prov 27:19 As water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man.
- Avoidability
- Eccl. 4: 10 If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.
Application
Will you be willing to be held accountable today?
Think what the world would look like if we applied accountability.
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