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Welcome to the 99Relapses podcast.

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I'm your host, James Egidio an online

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Christian recovery, coach and counselor.

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In today's devotional. I'll be talking about the Power

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of Accountability. Accountability

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is a powerful concept that holds immense

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value in our lives. It encompasses

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taking responsibility for our actions,

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acknowledging our shortcomings, and

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seeking guidance and support from others

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to grow and overcome challenges. In

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our journey towards recovery, whether

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it be from addiction, sin or

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any form of brokenness, accountability

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plays a crucial role in facilitating

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healing and transformation. By

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examining the biblical principles of accountability

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and the verses that emphasize its significance,

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we can discover the power it holds and shaping

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our lives. Number one.

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Acknowledging Our Need for Accountability.

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Found in Proverbs 27:17

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states. "Iron sharpens

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iron and one man sharpens

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another".. This verse highlights

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the importance of surrounding ourselves with like-minded

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individuals who can challenge and encourage

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us in our faith and personal growth. It

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reminds us that we are not meant to navigate

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life's trials alone, but rely on

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the strength and wisdom of others to

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sharpen us.. Number two.

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Mutual Accountability in Christian Community.

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Found in Hebrews chapter 10:24-25.

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Urges us. "And let us consider

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how to stir up one another to love and

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good works, not neglecting to meet

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together as is the habit

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of some, but encouraging one another

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and all the more as you see the day drawing

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near." This passage

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emphasizes the value of gathering together

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as believers, where we can uplift

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and spur one another, on

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and, in our spiritual walk. In

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the context of recovery accountability

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within a Christian community offers a supportive

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environment that fosters growth, encouragement,

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and ultimately, healing. Number three,

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Confessing Our Sins to One Another.

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Found in James. The book of James

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5:16,

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which advises, "Therefore,

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confess your sins to one another and pray for

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one another, that you may be

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healed. The prayer

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of a righteous person has a great power as it

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is working". This verse

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emphasizes the importance of vulnerability

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and transparency within accountability

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relationships. By confessing

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our sins and struggles to trusted individuals,

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we open ourselves up to receive prayer

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guidance, and the healing that comes through shared

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burdens. Number

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four. Gentle Restoration.

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Galatians 6:1

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reminds us "Brothers,. If

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anyone is caught in any transgression,

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you who are spiritual, should restore him

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in a spirit of gentleness. Keep

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watch on yourself. Lest you

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to be tempted". This verse underscores

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the responsibility of those who are more mature

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in their faith to approach others with love,

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gentleness, and a desire

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for the restoration. In

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the journey of recovery, accountability partners

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should emulate Christ's compassion.

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Offering support and guidance without judgment.

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Number five, the Role of Mentors

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and Discipleship. This

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has found in the book of Titus 2:3-5

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which instructs "Older women,

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likewise are to be reverent in behavior,

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not slanderers or slaves to much wine.

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They are to teach what is good. And so train

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the young women to love their husbands

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and children. To be self-controlled,

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pure, working at home. Kind

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and submissive to their own husbands.

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That the word of God may not be reviled."

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This passage highlights the importance.

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Of mentoring relationships, where

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more experienced believers guide and teach

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others In their spiritual journey.

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Mentors provide valuable accountability,

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wisdom, and encouragement to help navigate

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the challenge of recovery. Accountability

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is a biblical principle that holds tremendous power

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in our journey towards recovery. By

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acknowledging our need for accountability, engaging

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in mutual accountability with Christian communities,

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confessing our sins to one another, offering

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gentle restoration, and embracing

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mentorship, we can experience the

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transformative impact of accountability

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in our lives. As we seek accountability,

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let us remember. Proverbs 27:6.

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Which says, faithful are

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the wounds of a friend. Profuse

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are the kisses of an enemy. True

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accountability may involve moments of correction

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and conviction, but it's through these loving

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wounds that our character is

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refined, our faith deepened,

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and our recovery strengthened. May

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we actively pursue accountability, not only

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for our own growth, but also to support and

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encourage others on their journey of

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healing and restoration. Through

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the power of accountability, we can experience

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the transforming work of God in our lives

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and become instruments of his grace and love.

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To those around us. My

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challenge to you for today is

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to find the power of accountability through Christ.

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Seek a trusted mentor, accountability

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partner. Share

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your struggles, victories and growth,

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stay transparent and open to correction.

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Pray together and encourage one another.

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Embrace the transformative power of accountability

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and Christ to live a life of freedom and victory.

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