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Christian Accountability in Relationships

This document discusses the importance of Christian accountability. It notes that Cain tried to avoid responsibility for his brother Abel in Genesis. Christians are called to care for the church as overseers according to Acts. Accountability develops growth and excellence and is a binding relationship, not an opportunity for excuses. All people will give an account of themselves to God and Christians are accountable to one another according to scripture. The benefits of accountability relationships within the church are also outlined, including preventing failure, strengthening individuals, and teaching accountability to others.

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Christian Accountability in Relationships

This document discusses the importance of Christian accountability. It notes that Cain tried to avoid responsibility for his brother Abel in Genesis. Christians are called to care for the church as overseers according to Acts. Accountability develops growth and excellence and is a binding relationship, not an opportunity for excuses. All people will give an account of themselves to God and Christians are accountable to one another according to scripture. The benefits of accountability relationships within the church are also outlined, including preventing failure, strengthening individuals, and teaching accountability to others.

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CHRISTIAN

(“Am I My Brother’s Keeper”)


Genesis 4:9
The LORD asked Cain,
"Where is your brother
Abel?" "I don't know," he
answered. "Am I supposed
to take care of my brother?”
Acts 20:28 AMP
Take care and be on guard for
yourselves and for the whole
flock over which the Holy Spirit
has appointed you as overseers,
to shepherd (tend, feed, guide)
the church of God which He
bought with His own blood.
Accountability “The quality or
state of being accountable.
(Webster’s Dictionary)
•Accountability is a binding
relationship that develops
growth, moral and ethical
excellence.
Accountability “The quality or
state of being accountable.
(Webster’s Dictionary)

•Accountability is not support


therapy and opportunity to
allow for excuses.
Accountability “The quality or
state of being accountable.
(Webster’s Dictionary)
•When a person becomes
accountable to another, they
make themselves accountable
to someone other than
themselves.
My greatest thought
is my accountability
to God.
--Daniel Webster
We are all accountable
whether we know it or not.

•Our personal
accountability.
–Romans 14:12
Romans 14 CEB
12 So then, each of us
will give an account
of ourselves to God.
We are all accountable
whether we know it or not.

• Christians are also


accountable to one
another.
Galatians 6:2
2 Helpeach other with
your troubles. When
you do this, you are
obeying the law of
Christ.
We are all accountable
whether we know it or not.
– God
– Family (Spouse, Children,
Parents)
– Leaders (Church,
Government, Work, etc)
We are all accountable
whether we know it or not.
– Those you lead.
– Those leaders above you.
– At least one other person who
could be considered your
spiritual mentor.
Luke 17:3 AMP
3 Pay attention and always be on
guard [looking out for one
another]! If your brother
sins and disregards God’s
precepts, solemnly warn him; and
if he repents and changes, forgive
him.
The Benefit of
Establishing An
Accountability
Relationship
(Church)
Romans 14 AMP
19 So then, let us pursue

[with enthusiasm] the things


which make for peace and
the building up of one
another [things which lead
to spiritual growth].
GOD
Pastor/
Leader
Fellow Life Group
Leaders/Believers

Life
Group
Leader

Life Group
Members/Fellow
Believers
GOD
Pastor/
Leader
Fellow Life Group
Leaders/Believers

Life
Group
Leader

Life Group
Members/Fellow
Believers
1. Accountability keeps us
from moral and spiritual
failure.
Proverbs 27:17 (AMP)
As iron sharpens iron,
So one man sharpens [and
influences] another [through
discussion].
2. Accountability
strengthens our person.

• We all need someone who


will listen, pray, and offer
wise counsel when
appropriate.
• A person who is not accountable
to his/her Pastor or mentor may
easily fall into doctrinal or
spiritual error.
• A person who is not accountable
to those they lead will ultimately
cause mistrust thus creating an
opportunity for accusations
against themselves.
3. Our accountability
teaches those under us to
be accountable.
• How can we teach or expect
accountability if we ourselves
are not accountable. Those
we lead should know that we
too, have a master.
EMPOWER THOSE WHO
ARE ACCOUNTABLE
Accountability – Empowerment =
BLAME
Empowerment – Accountability =
LOW PERFORMANCE
Accountability + Empowerment =
HIGH PERFORMANCE
Accountability is the
glue that ties
COMMITMENT to
RESULTS.

~Bob Proctor
The Power of “One
Another”
• Love one another.
• Build up one another.
• Pray for one another.
• Do not lie to one another.
• Bear one another’s burden.

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