It’s very helpful to have a trusted, godly friend who can perceive what you can’t see when blind spots or weaknesses block your vision. God uses this kind of relationship to promote spiritual growth—someone who genuinely cares for you and watches out for your best interest. An accountability partner should be ...
Godly. A person who walks in the Spirit will offer wisdom rooted in biblical principles (Proverbs 27:17).
Trustworthy. You need to be certain that everything shared will be kept in the strictest confidence.
Accepting. This person must allow you to be yourself, frailties and all, without judgment.
Courageous. A good accountability partner will lovingly confront you with the truth when necessary (Ephesians 4:15).
Forgiving. Trust deepens when mistakes are met with grace instead of stored up as ammunition.
Encouraging. The right partner builds you up rather than tears you down (Ephesians 4:29)....keep reading......
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