Accountability

Emmaus

The following scriptures begin to give us a basis for accountability in community.
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near (Hebrews 10:24-25).

Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end (Hebrews 3:12-14).

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working (James 5:16).

Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted (Galatians 6:1).


Accountability.
Happens in community and fuels an outward expression of the Gospel.



Sustains the reality of urgency and encourages us to persevere until that Day.



Keeps us from falling away and staying sober-minded not deceived.



Humbles us through consistent confession and repentance.



Leads us to our knees in prayer and poised to see the power of the Gospel demonstrated.



Provides the means for reconciliation and restoration with God and community.



Sharpens our awareness of the tempting allure of sin.