The
dictionary defines a sister as “a woman or girl in relation to other daughters
and sons of her parents”, but that isn't even the full definition. Yes, that
may be true but as Christians, a sister also represents a fellow member in
Christ; one who also believes in Him.
As sisters to our older/younger
siblings, we have certain responsibilities; for example helping our parents
with making sure they did their homework, or had dinner, or get a ride to
practice and many more. But just like we
are sisters to our worldly siblings, we have responsibilities as sisters in
Christ. That is the reason this group was formed.
We are all sisters in Christ and
God is our father. That’s where the importance of accountability comes in. Accountability
is being responsible for one’s actions, an accountability partner helps you
make sure you are doing so. This group is formed for each of us to hold each
other accountable on our Christian walk, making sure we are obeying our
Heavenly Father in everything we do. I
understand its not easy to trust someone right off the bat but as explained in
our first meeting, this is a JUDGEMENT FREE ZONE and everything discussed in
this group, stays within the group.
When we hold each other
accountable, we need to be completely truthful, but also speak in love, without
judgment and be able to receive the advice with an open mind and not feel
attacked. You might be told what you don’t want to hear, but some truths can
only be told by those that love you, your SISTERS. If you’re the one giving the
advice however; your manner of speaking is very important. Someone may be more
likely to hear you out, if you speak on the same level as them, not talking
down or passing judgments, regardless of how wrong the situation is. Giving
suggestions on how to change the issue or speaking from experience on what
helped you will make your listener more inclined to work on a solution with a
positive attitude as opposed to feeling attacked or talked down to.
Question: So I post a picture on facebook exposing body parts that are
not meant to be shown in public. If you’re my sister, would you approach me
about the issue? (Regardless of whether we are close or not).
Approaching someone about something they are doing wrong may be hard because we are worried that they might take it the wrong way but if we were called to be sisters(whether close to the person or not), it is our responsibility to make a conscious effort to help, no matter the situation.
List of Verses Pertaining to Accountability/Sister responsibilities
So
we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members
one of another. – Romans 12:5
one of another. – Romans 12:5
A
new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as
I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will
know that you are my disciples,if you have love for one another.
– John 13:34-35
I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will
know that you are my disciples,if you have love for one another.
– John 13:34-35
But
if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for
members of his household,he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
-1 Timothy 5:8
members of his household,he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
-1 Timothy 5:8
