What kinds of things am I accountable for? - Accountability - TouchPoints

Matthew 3:8“Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God.”

John 3:18-19“There is no judgment against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God’s one and only Son. And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil.”

John 3:36“And anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn’t obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God’s angry judgment.”

Each of us is accountable for our own disobedience to God.

2 Kings 12:15No accounting of this money was required from the construction supervisors, because they were honest and trustworthy men.

2 Kings 22:7“But don’t require the construction supervisors to keep account of the money they receive, for they are honest and trustworthy men.”

1 Timothy 3:2So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach.

Each of us is accountable for our own character.

Proverbs 5:13Oh, why didn’t I listen to my teachers? Why didn’t I pay attention to my instructors?

Each of us is accountable for our own spiritual growth.

Matthew 12:36“And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak.”

Each of us is accountable for the words we speak.

Matthew 25:23“The master said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’”

Luke 12:41-48“If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward. I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns. But what if the servant thinks, ‘My master won’t be back for a while,’ and he begins beating the other servants, partying, and getting drunk? The master will return unannounced and unexpected. And a servant who knows what the master wants, but isn’t prepared and doesn’t carry out those instructions, will be severely punished. But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.”

Each of us is accountable for the work we are given to do.

Psalm 90:12Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.

Luke 16:11“If you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven?”

Ephesians 5:15-17So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.

1 Timothy 6:17-19Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.

Each of us is accountable for our resources: how we spend our money, time, energy, and talents.