Accountability is Tough – But So Necessary
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Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns in me; See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way. Psalm 139:24
One of the tools so necessary in our lives is accountability. Socrates said “the unexamined life is not with living.”
Many a man who has fallen into sin wishes he had put in place accountability in his life. None of us are exempt from straying from the path. If you don’t believe that, you need to immerse yourself in the book of Proverbs. Oh that King Solomon had followed his own words!
I just finished reading Andy Stanley’s book, The Principle of the Path. This is a must read for every Christian. It will help you connect the dots at why so many times we find it easier to stray from the path rather than stay on the path that God has marked out for us.
One of tools of accountability and examination is to ask questions. I want to share with you several of the questions that Andy asks in his book. I will share them with you today and tomorrow.1. What has your attention now? Who has your attention now? Has anyone or anything captured your attention that has no business being a part of your life now?
2. Has anyone or anything captured your attention or affection in a way that is distracting you from the things or people that deserve your attention?
3. Are you giving an inordinate amount of attention to something that a year ago wasn’t even on your radar screen?
4. Is there anyone that you are giving your attention to that, if it were to become public information, would be a bit embarrassing … or worse?
5. Do your spouse or kids feel like they are competing for time that should be given to them anyway?
6. Is there a distraction that took a little more of your time at first but now consumes an inordinate amount of time?
7. Is there a hobby or pastime that began as a small expense but is now a significant line item in your personal finances?
8. Is there anything dividing your mind at work? Home? Church?
Andy Stanley says “the bottom line is that this: “Attention establishes direction which determines destination.
Andy Stanley says “the bottom line is that this: “Attention establishes direction which determines destination.
Are you bold enough to ask these questions of yourself? Are you even more bold to have a friend ask you these questions? Don’t be afraid of a examined life. More questions tomorrow. – Bill Welte is President and CEO of America’s Keswick
Compass Pointers: He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love. Basil
Navigation Rules to Memorize: Level 1:Proverbs 14:29; Level 2: Proverbs 14:25-30
Anchored to the Rock: Open my eyes so that I may see wonderful things from Your law. Psalm 119: 18
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