In this blaming anybody and making excuses time we live in, many disregard and do not accept accountability. Beloved, how can that be? Are not we better for taking responsibility for our actions? Does it not cause us to think of how our choices affect those we offend? Well, unless they practice these character traits, they will not become embedded in the minds of those who believe otherwise. Often, we see the offender playing the victim instead of owning up to how their decisions cause harm to somebody. It is easy being comfortable and pretending to be innocent of any wrongdoings. It goes beyond making a mistake. A mistake is a thing done in error because we didn’t mean to do this. I’m referring to those who do wrong to someone and take the easy way out by not being responsible.
Dear Friend, from the time Adam blamed Eve to her pointing the finger at the serpent in the Garden of Eden, affixing blame has become the popular trend. (Genesis 3:1-14, ESV). Over the years, this has gotten worse. When anyone avoids being answerable for their blatant will to choose error over truth, it’s the equivalent of lying. Even when it is afflicting wrong on another person and acting innocent is still putting up a pretense. As Adam and Eve learned, there are dire repercussions when you go outside the will of God. Some you may like, while others you won’t. Some could have long-term side effects, and others are short-term. The Bible teaches to him who knows to do good and does it not this is sin. (James 4:17). Even the Lord held them responsible for their choice to disobey Him.
It takes a big person to admit to being wrong. These actions show you see how crucial it is to be sensitive to other people’s feelings. Regardless of whatever, the noblest of these is when you recognize how your thoughtless ways damage another human being, and you take full accountability for such despite the consequences. It is when you understand how important to think before you act. It’s learning how valuable someone is, and everybody should be treated with as much kindness and respect as you want everyone to treat you. Beloved, taking responsibility changes you into a brighter and wiser individual. The most significant of these is you realize God can transform you into who He created you to be, and you’ll never be the same.
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Questions for Reflection
What have been your grandest benefits gained from being accountable?
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