Here's something that was literally "overheard" at New Covenant this past weekend.
Harry Schaumburg, in a seminar on sexual purity, spoke about accountability. And perhaps when we think of Christian accountability we think of praying together and perhaps asking a few tough questions of each other, usually at a local coffee shop. But Dr. Schaumburg proposed some questions that cut deeper. Questions like these:
Harry Schaumburg, in a seminar on sexual purity, spoke about accountability. And perhaps when we think of Christian accountability we think of praying together and perhaps asking a few tough questions of each other, usually at a local coffee shop. But Dr. Schaumburg proposed some questions that cut deeper. Questions like these:- In daily circumstances, particularly those that are difficult, do I believe that God reigns?
- In daily neglecting God, or discounting His sovereignty, has this led to depression?
- In daily discounting God's sovereignty has this led to self-pity?
- On what do I base my hope and encouragement? Improved circumstances/relationships or the promises of God?
There were numerous other questions. But these, I think, cut more to the heart of our relationship with God - and our relationship with sin - than most questions we ask one another. And they cut deeper than most questions we even ask ourselves!
How would you answer the above questions? What would it be like to have friends with whom you discussed these questions?
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