Proverbs 27:6 (GW) Wounds made by a friend are intended to
help, but an enemy’s kisses are too much to bear.
Accountability is a good thing…but do you really like to be
held accountable? I know…tough question. To be honest, I’m not overly-enthusiastic
when someone points out an area of weakness in my life. When someone speaks
into my life, I have to consider the source of the information. Is it someone I
truly trust and has my best interest at heart, or is it someone just pointing
an accusing finger? I have to admit it’s an easier pill for me to swallow when
I trust the person bringing me the unpleasant advice.
There are very few people I trust to speak into my life. Even
if what they have to say hurts, these people love me and only want the truth
brought to light so I can work through the area of weakness.
A biblical example of this type of accountability can be found
in the 12th chapter of the book 2 Samuel. It’s about a year after
David committed adultery with Bathsheba which produced a pregnancy. In chapter
11, David plots to cover up his sin by sending Uriah (Bathsheba’s husband) to
the front lines of battle knowing he’d be killed (2 Samuel 11). As this chain of events unfolds, each decision
David made plunged him deeper and deeper into a pit sin and grew more callous with
every action.
Nathan, a prophet during this time, was sent by God to point
out David’s sin. Nathan and David were friends long before he committed adultery
with Bathsheba. As God’s spokesman, Nathan confronted David and helped him see his
own wrongdoing and then comforts him with the reality of God’s forgiveness.
Nathan also had to remind David of the consequences his sin would bring. That
couldn’t have been an easy conversation.
Truth is painful and when delivered by a trusted friend you
can be assured it’s for your good…and growth.
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