Sunday, May 10, 2015

ACCOUNTABILITY (Continuation of Series)

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At what age did we become accountable?  How many years have we had to work on it? 

Jesus was 12 when we stood in the temple at Passover time and began to ask accountability questions.  So most of us here this morning have had a lot of opportunities to live responsible lives.



Speaking of accountability, did you know that Teddy Kollek, the mayor of Jerusalem has his home phone number is listed in the telephone directory so that any one in the city can call him at any time.



It gives the people a good feeling to know that when they can’t get through to the bureaucracy they can call me.”  The temperamental Kollek has been known to slam down the telephone when in his office but he never hangs up when someone calls him at his home.



A case in point.  A young man had hit a pot hole and the accident injured both the young man and his motor scooter.  When he called it was quite late and the young man apologized for calling so late but as he said, “If I didn’t call you now when I’m angry, I know I won’t call tomorrow.  And if I did I wouldn’t get you in your office.”



Kollek good-naturedly took down the location of the pothole and, the next morning, ordered the highway department to fix it.

Not many mayors have done this or will do this.  Few of us, mayor or not, are willing to take accountability this far.  But think what kind of a world it would be if we did.



There are certain things we must do to reach a point where we accept the fact we are accountable to our God and our fellowman for our actions.

We must become vulnerable, that is to say we must forgo excuses and face facts whether they are good, bad or indifferent.

We have to become teachable, whether it is from the Bible, from a friend, from our own conscience, from an answer to a prayer, “Lord, guide me in the right paths.”

We must work toward being available for change at all times.  We can’t just become better when the mood strikes us.

We must be honest with ourselves even if the truth hurts.

What will stop us from doing this?

Proverbs gives an answer,  Prov 13:10) “Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.”

(Prov 13:18) He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

Prov 13:20) He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

So to you and to me I say do it.  Buy into the truth that we are all accountable to each other and to our God to be the best kind of person we can.

Because…

When I know I can count on you, in our relationship, can trust you and know that we are truly brothers and sisters in Christ, then I have a gift beyond compare.
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