Day 15 Accountable, teachable

Proverbs 31:26 When she speaks,her words are wise,
and she gives instructions with kindness.

Sometimes the Proverbs woman does have to correct and give instruction. We need to learn that we are expected to guide each other and hold each other accountable in some ways. When we see a brother or sister going the wrong way sometimes we need to do something. If our neighbors house was on fire we would warn them right? We wouldn't run over and say wow you are so dumb to catch your house on fire you must have left the stove on your a failure. The key is we just need to do this with a getle, humble, and selfless spirit. We need to become teachable and open to counsel ourselves first though.

This makes me think about how Jesus only spoke truth to people. This was not and will not be percieved as nice and humble in this day and age. That is why so many Christians have started to dilute scripture in certain company so the world will accept it and still like them. If Jesus had limited his message to only a soft acceptable one then he would have never been put on the cross. The teachings were straight up a harsh truth for some. I know we are to not scream and yell and do this in self righteousness but we are to say what is right with a right heart. In the same way God calls us to hold other beleivers accountable and we need hearts that are teachable and humble enough so that as brothers and sisters we can do that for each other. All to be done for the purpose of love and building up not tearing down. "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins" (1Pet 4:8).


There are cases where yes we need to remain silent and it's just none of our business.

There are also some where we should gently speak up.
"Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ" (Gal 6:1-2).

Matthew 18:15 "If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.
Here we have to see that it says to first point out the offense offense privately. An example: If we constantly point out our husbands offense infront of everyone, in front of our kids it will only tear hearts down not build them up.

Above all we have to watch our own sins first. "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad" (2Cor 5:10).