Christians Need Each Other To Stay Accountable | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

Christians Need Each Other To Stay Accountable

Calling another Christian out can be a rough thing

35
Christians Need Each Other To Stay Accountable
whatgodsaidtonight.blogspot.com

This world can be a tough place to live and we can fall into its habits. Even though Christians are suppose to live apart from worldly things, sometimes we all need another Christian for one thing...

Calling another Christian out can be a rough thing. I mean it can feel like it is not your place, but sometimes other Christians need it. Scripture says, "Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ," in Galatians 6:1-2. Not only is this telling us that we should be there for our brothers and sisters and help them with their burdens and restore them, but it also tells us how to do it. You must always remember that no one is perfect (not even yourself) so always be gentle when you are correcting someone. Do it out of love and do not be harsh.

However, when you are restoring one of your brothers or sisters, not only must you be gentle but you must be sure you are blameless too. Not perfect, but blameless in whatever it is they are struggling with. I cannot go and correct someone on what they are doing when I myself am doing it too. Scripture also says, "why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in yours," in Mathew 7:3.

I am not saying that you should constantly run around correcting everyone else on everything that they are doing wrong. People struggle with things and so will you. You have to use your judgement on when and how to approach them. Just remember to always be there for your brothers and sisters when you need them and do not be afraid to correct them when they truly need it.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

639112
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading... Show less

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading... Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

533504
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading... Show less
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

811502
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading... Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments