16 So always tell each other the wrong things you have done. Then pray for each other. Do this so that God can heal you. Anyone who lives the way God wants can pray, and great things will happen. (James 5:16) 19 My brothers and sisters, if anyone wanders away from the truth and someone helps that person come back, 20 remember this: Anyone who brings a sinner back from the wrong way will save that person from eternal death and cause many sins to be forgiven. (James 5:19-20) 1 Brothers and sisters, someone in your group might do something wrong. You who are following the Spirit should go to the one who is sinning. Help make that person right again, and do it in a gentle way. But be careful, because you might be tempted to sin too. 2 Help each other with your troubles. When you do this, you are obeying the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:1-2) Friends lookout for each other. They keep each other honest and accountable. They are not afraid to stick their finger in a friend’s face and tell them honestly they have gone off track. A wise man desires such friends. It takes an enormous amount of focus and work to maintain such an atmosphere amongst friends. This is the power of friendships – honesty and openness. It is foolish to have close friends and not build trust and security to the point of transparency – take advantage of your close friends by being open with them about your struggles, insecurities, etc. We were never meant to go it alone. Practical Steps: 1.) In the next week, talk about this devotional with your closest friends and ask them to pray about going to a new level of accountability and friendship.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 10:21:54 +0000
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