Accountability Groups!

I bet you are saying, "Hmmm!! what do accountability groups have to do with the great omission?"

Accountability groups are the result of the "Great Omission". That is they have been created because when "the Gospel" is preached it has been distorted to a feel good message. "Trust Jesus and you will have a better life." This is unscriptural to say the least! As a result of not confronting the "SIN" issue, we create "false converts", people who think they are followers but in reality are NOT! They follow the teachings of some "Mega-Church" pastor who is really only interested in building "his church" and selling "his books".

Accountability groups are present because we do not understand that when we sin "GOD IS WATCHING." We have no true faith. Faith indicates action. (James 1:18) James clearly taught that FAITH brings forth action. Our actions are the result of our faith. If our faith in Christ is weak then our accomplishments for Christ are small. Jack Shelton was a man of faith, his actions lead to the conversion of many to Christ, and is still leading individuals to Christ!

So, now you are probably think I have gotten off topic again! Not really, You see we need accountability groups because we:

1. Dont believe God is watching us.
2. Don't truly believe he is going to punish us.
3. Don't truly understand the nature of our sin.
   

We often try to justify our actions by comparing ourselves to "other so called Christians". This is not from scripture! We are to compare ourselves to Christ Himself and only to Christ! He is "THE STANDARD" not our pastor, not the head of the deacons or our Sunday school teachers. Christ alone is "the standard" for how we live and act. Accountability groups are here because we just don't get it. When we are saved, if we are truly saved, we get an automatic accountability partner, Jesus Christ. He knows everything and will hold us accountable.

Now while I believe the "Accountability Group" is unnecessary for the True Christian, Prayer partners are not! That is what we need, prayer partners! Husbands, if your wife is a Christian, you have have one! If your wife can't be your prayer partner, your marriage is in trouble! Wives this is a 2 way street, same goes for you. This is not to say that you can't have additional prayer partners, but for a married couple thier closest prayer partner should be each other. But you "Accountability Partner" is still Jesus Christ.

Remember he not only holds us accountable for that which we do, but also that which we do not do!

Carry the law to show the sinner that they have sinned, and that there is a standard, God's standard. Then share the Gospel while the world still has time.

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