AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY (2/2)

By Jeff Knight

Wouldn't it be cool if they allowed us to grade our own tests in school? It would NEVER happen unless the school had no standards. Grading the test is the academic version of accountability.

In life we will be held accountable to what God has called us to do. On the macro level it will be like an assignment I have been given and God will review what I have accomplished with what he's given me. On the micro level I need you to help me complete my assignment.

Consider this scripture, Hebrews 13:17, "Obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit."

I include my pastor, a few friends, my wife, my parent's, and others who are my spiritual leaders in my accountability! They have a job to do and I have to let them do it! I need to let them speak into my life. They have the ability to call me out, correct me, and encourage me. Most of all they can do it, not because of "who they are," but because of "who I allow them to be."

I encourage you to allow someone to be your accountability. When you do your dreams become more possible where real progress can be made.