There are countless examples of teams playing together to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds and beat teams they have no business beating. Working with others is also a great strategy when you are Playing For Eternity, or, playing for God’s glory.
Former NFL players Eric Boles and Jon Kitna worked together with others for years to sharpen how they lived their lives. They approached this accountability group with full transparency. They would talk through common temptations, finances, pride – no subject was out of bounds.
Eric clarified it this way, “It is not a sin-management group where we console each other about sin but don’t do anything about it. We don’t allow each other to get comfortable with our sin. ‘Totally understandable, but totally unacceptable’ is our mindset.”
This type of accountability does not mean you become the sin police. The adage, “love the sinner but hate the sin” really is best applied when you hate the sin in your own life!
Proverbs 27:6 teaches, “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” Paul in his letter to the Galatians encourages believers to bear one another’s burdens, with restoration as the goal. And it should go without saying that love should be the motivation of any accountability relationship.
Join the Playing For Eternity Challenge today to partner with other athletes and coaches who will encourage you as play your sport, and live your life for God’s glory.
Partnering with you for the win!
