Breaking the cycle: Community & Accountability

Hebrews 12:1-3 | Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.

Proverbs 27:17 | As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.

• How does your community or friend group impact your walk with the Lord and your place on the sin cycle?

• What communities of people are you close to? Are these communities pushing you towards Jesus, away from Him, or nowhere at all?

• What is accountability? Who keeps you accountable in your walk with the Lord?

• Are you being intentional about being in community with believers and seeking accountability? In what ways or why not?