Who’s Accountable to Who?

Who’s Accountable to Who?

This blog has been a work in my mind for several days. Over and over I have written it in my mind since I read a post that disturbed me.

It was really nothing new except it made an insinuation about judging others. The completely misrepresented phrase used in the post was this. If you want a church that doesn’t judge, you must want a church that doesn’t care.

Really what these people are talking about is a couple of social and sexual sins.

Before all you law breathers start breaking open your extensive arsenal of sins, I must make two things clear.

One-What the Bible says is true. If it calls something a sin, that it is.

Secondly, God did not call me to preach death. He called me to preach life.

Here comes my answer to people who think they have the right to judge another. By the way, stop splicing the word. You know full well what you mean when you say it.

Many of these folks who would hold others accountable couldn’t be held accountable with an armored tank brigade.

It is simply a means to ease their conscience by telling others their sins and the penalty assigned. Somehow believing they are the watchman on the wall. I don’t mean to sound so hard but I have learned to measure results. This has never worked well.

I would believe in their sincerity if they would spread this speak the truth in love stuff a little broader. For example. Maybe they should quote Revelation 21:8 occasionally.

“But for the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and immoral persons and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

That’s a good one, right?

Or how about Proverbs 6: 16-19.

16 There are six things which the Lord hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:
17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood,
18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil,
19 A false witness who utters lies, And one who spreads strife among brothers.

These are very relevant to the condition of the heart, and to the local body.

Once again I would believe that they really cared if they had the courage to address issues that hurt the church and it’s influence in the world.

So, after many days I pray that I have given something of a calm response to a very common issue that people deal with. It is, however a path I moved away from many years ago.

Jesus revealed in John 16 the role of the Holy Spirit.

John 16:8-11 NASB

8 And He, when He comes, will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment;

9 concerning sin, because they do not believe in Me;

10 and concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father and you no longer see Me;

11 and concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged.

You see, it is the role of the Holy Spirit to convict. I stopped trying to do His job years ago.

Before I finish I think you need to know what to expect during a visit to Amazing Life Church.

We hold ourselves accountable to you.

Accountable to provide you a safe place to come and hear the awesome story of Jesus. His birth, life, death, resurrection, and ascension, is the essence of the Gospel.

We are accountable to you, to share a word that will speak to your heart and to your needs. A word that will quicken the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart about any issues you need help with.

To a more seasoned saint we are accountable to share a word that will enlighten, reveal, and inspire.

Finally, we are accountable to you to be ready to answer questions and concerns. Offering our prayers always, and help as possible.

One more promise. When you come to Amazing life Church, you will not be judged, and we care immensely about your relationship with Christ.

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