We have a very independent and individualistic culture in America. Much of it stems from the "American Spirit" which tells us that we don't need help, we simply need an opportunity and the will to succeed. But that is not Biblical, nor is it true (or even practical for that matter). Name one thing that is a great accomplishment that was done by ONE person!
Sure we can all think of the name of the person who received the credit, but that person got to where they are with the help of ......teachers, parents, friends, etc....
The Bible expresses the need for accountability all throughout its instructions. That is why God created families and the instituted the church. This is why fellowshipping with other like-minded people is SO important. God knows that when we are by ourselves our hearts which are deceitful and wicked will trick us into doing things that are disobedient to Christ. But together, we can watch out for one another and hold each other accountable, sharpening us into the tools for God's use.
We need responsible men. People who are reliable, who lead with trust at the center of their character. Men who lead their families in the priorities of the Bible. Men who understand the importance of the local church and Christian fellowship.
Hebrews 10: - 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; 24 and let us consider how tostimulate one another to love and good deeds, 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
This verse teaches us that Our job as Christians is to confess the truth of God to others and to help those we know do the same by regularly and faithfully being together with them, the church!.
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