Welcome to a journey where faith meets real life!
As believers in God walk this path together, one important tool we “should have” is accountability.
it’s like having a friend who helps you stick to your goals– not just in everyday life but in our spiritual walk too. Accountability isn’t about pointing fingers; it’s about helping each other live out what we believe in the most loving way possible. It’s important to have faithful friends and family members to check in with can help us grow stronger in our beliefs and everyday actions
As I study about the story of Bathsheba, Davids greatest sin in 2 Samuel 11
The narrative unfolds with Bathsheba, taking a bath on her rooftop at night. She sought privacy during a time when men were away at war, unaware that she was being watched.
David, having risen from his bed, wandered onto his own rooftop and noticed a beautiful woman bathing. He set messengers to inquire about her. David knew she was a married woman, yet he had his messengers send for her and bring her to him and he laid with her and sent her home.
This occurred at a time when King David was deeply devoted to God, and his people also held both him and God in great affection
If David’s men were devoted to both David and God, why did they not caution him that Bathsheba was married and that pursuing her would be wrong in the sight of the Lord?
This is the very question I find myself reflecting on
Having family that walks with the Lord and observing someone committing actions that are clearly wrong according to the Lord and remaining silent. Why do we hesitate to speak up?
Galatians 6:1 – “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.”
Rather than addressing the person directly, we often find ourselves discussing their wrongdoings with other family members and friends which then spirals into a cycle of drama—-Isn’t engaging in drama also considered a sin?
Behaviors often associated with drama, such as gossip, stir up conflict, leading to family division
This situation only intensifies the existing problems
We have all heard of the well-known phrase: adding fuel to the fire
Proverbs 26:20 – “For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.”
Drama can also result in friends and family take sides, often causing divisions within and putting strains on relationships.
I am first to raise my hand, I am very guilty—I’ve done this very action, and I’ve witnessed the destruction it caused firsthand. The destruction I have personally caused.
I have drawn innocent family members into my troubles, innocent people to take my side—individuals who should have remained uninvolved. I have disrupted the lives of people who were simply living peacefully, entangling them in my own drama and wrongdoings causing family division was a result.
Also witnessing other family members do the same as I am guilty of
We must avoid dragging others into our issues, especially those who are not directly connected to the situation.
Why do people strive to gather as many supporters as possible for our side?
It is quite similar to the dynamics of Facebook, where gathering likes and thumbs up can increase our popularity. Gathering more family and friends to support our views strengthens our belief in the correctness of our perception.
As believers, when we see someone engage in actions that are clearly wrong in the eyes of the Lord and choose to remain silent, it can be problematic. Discussing it with others instead of addressing the individual directly can stir up drama and persuade others to take sides, potentially leading to division within the family.
Such behavior is likely to be frowned upon by the Lord, akin to receiving a divine thumbs down
we should aim to have just one key supporter in our corner: God Himself. Seeking His approval alone. One thumbs up and one like.
Please Bench Me–Sit Me On The Sidelines and Remind Me That My Actions Are Not Right
In embracing accountability for my actions, I am not just admitting to my faults—I am committing to a path of personal growth and transformation. This journey is not about perfection, but about making intentional strides towards becoming a better version of myself, grounded in my values and beliefs.
I hope to encourage each of you to also look inward and hold yourselves accountable, not out of self-judgment, but as a step towards profound self-improvement. Together, let’s cultivate a spirit of responsibility and change, recognizing that each day offers a new opportunity to reflect, learn, and progress.
Proverbs 27:17 – “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
Join me on my journey paved by God’s guidance – I invite you to join me and find inspiration in the remarkable ways God moves in our lives (echosofmyfootsteps.com)
