The Blessing of Accountability in Fighting Sin
The Puritan John Owen famously said, “Be killing sin or it will be killing you.” His advice is timeless. In a time when sin is often downplayed or ignored, the idea of battling your sin can feel overwhelming. Despite this, Christians from centuries past have consistently urged one another to fight sin relentlessly.
One of the most commonly neglected resources in this fight with sin is the involvement of other Christians in the fight. The battle with sin is not a one-on-one boxing match between a Christian and his sin. Rather, the battle with sin is a multi-front war, in which the Christian enlists counselors, friends, mentors, fellow church members, and family members (along with the rich resources of the Bible) to fight and root out the sin in his heart. One way of enlisting others is...