IS ACCOUNTABILITY BAD OR GOOD?

IS ACCOUNTABILITY BAD OR GOOD?

In a pluralistic society, too often permissiveness is confused with love.  Hence, we tend to lean on scriptures like “love will cover a multitude of sins,” interpreting it to mean that anyone who applies correction to another person’s sin is either harsh or judgmental. (I Peter 4:8)  This is a patently erroneous view of the love and grace of God.  Remember this: HOW we do (whatever we do) makes all the difference in the way it is received and its ability to effect change.

Also prayerfully ponder this: It is neither an act of love when we fail to dissuade another believer from sin, or when we remove alcohol or drugs from close proximity with an addict, or when we take away matches from a child who may not realize the potential danger and destruction. Bottom line: True love demands and dispatches accountability.  Of course, biblical accountability is rightfully and reasonably blended with compassion – always.  Nevertheless, when discipline is properly applied, it stretches us and grows us in grace and fellowship with our Creator and others.

Solomon was absolutely on point when  he wrote, “a fool despises his father’s instruction, but he who receives correction is prudent.” (Proverbs 15:5)  Responsibility and accountability are first-cousins who dwell together in peace while in the presence and power of wisdom, which works for the individual and collective good.  My friend, never purposefully disparage or hurt anyone, but never retreat from a God-given opportunity to motivate and mobilize others in the direction of whatever is right.

Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!