Quotes about Accountability
Though the power for godly character comes from Christ, the responsibility for developing and displaying that character is ours.
— Jerry Bridges
Practice of true community involves responsibilities and actions that do not come naturally to us.
— Jerry Bridges
views our disobedience.
— Jerry Bridges
Fellowship is not just a social privilege to enjoy; it is more basically a responsibility to assume.
— Jerry Bridges
First, we should never use the doctrine as an excuse for our own shortcomings.
— Jerry Bridges
The choices people make are moral choices; that is, people are held accountable by God for the choices they make. The actions of Judas, Herod, and Pilate were wicked acts even though done under the sovereign appointment of God.
— Jerry Bridges
Third, we must never use the doctrine of God's sovereignty to excuse our own sinful actions or decisions that hurt another person.
— Jerry Bridges
God still holds us accountable for the very sins that He uses to accomplish His purpose.
— Jerry Bridges
Have you ever considered how often we judge ourselves by our intentions while we judge others by their actions? Yet intention without action is an insult to those who expect the best from you.
— Andy Andrews
Forgiveness is about the past. Trust and respect are about the future. Forgiveness will be in the hands of others and can be given to you, but trust and respect are in your own hands … and must be earned.
— Andy Andrews
Until a person takes responsibility for where he is, there is no basis for moving on. The bad news is that the past was in your hands, but the good news is that the future, my friend, is also in your hands.
— Andy Andrews
I am saying that outside influences are not responsible for where you are mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, or financially. You have chosen the pathway to your present destination. The responsibility for your situation is yours.
— Andy Andrews