Strength in Accountability

Discuss:

What comes to your mind when you hear the word accountability?

What are some reasons for why men shrink away from the idea of accountability?

The heart behind a man who rejects accountability is a lack of understanding of Biblical accountability or a lack of faith in God’s plan for spiritual growth.

Discuss:

What Scripture comes to mind when you think of accountability?

Biblical Accountability is the medium by which God strengthens men to accomplish His purpose for their lives. This medium is a commitment to a brother in Christ to help him become a more faithful disciple of Christ through encouragement, confession, and admonishment.

Goal of Biblical Accountability: to strengthen men to be conformed to the image of Christ.

A Culture of Biblical Accountability:

1. Accountability must begin with a _____________ in God’s plan for the growth of His church.
2. In order for anyone to grow, there must be a commitment to ___________________ to the authority of God’s Word.
3. Allowing others into your own life requires ___________________.
4. Pursuing others’ spiritual growth requires a ______________ that is self-sacrificing.

5 Category Make-up of Biblical Accountability:

1. ________________________ - Hebrews 10:24-25
2. ________________________ - Psalm 119:9-11
3. ________________________ - James 5:16
4. ________________________ - Proverbs 27:17
5. ________________________ - Proverbs 20:5

What are the steps that you need to take to be strengthened by Biblical accountability?