Becoming like Jesus in our choices and actions

Rom 8:5-9 … Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires, but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.  You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ.

Doing God’s will by obeying His commands (“the Spirit’s desires”) is the evidence of our saving faith; not religious action or good works.  Therefore, the disciples of Jesus are controlled by the Holy Spirit

James 5:16… Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

Look for someone you trust, cares about you but is not impressed by – same gender as you. 

Pray for God to lead you to a trusted person and ask them to form an accountability relationship.

• Decide on a time, place, and frequency of meeting. It doesn't have to be in person. 

• With your accountability partner, discuss how you both want to grow spiritually.

• Decide on a set of goals to accomplish or questions you will ask.

• Commit to completely and honestly answering the questions each time – not holding anything back.

  Commit to praying for one another.

Practice: Commit to confess to one another the following questions (Accountability partners)

Key Questions to Ask:

1. Are you finding consistency in your daily time with God?

2. What are you learning about God? And yourself?

3. What steps of faith are you taking in obedience to Christ?

4. Are there areas of your life that are hindering spiritual growth?

5. What temptations are you facing? 

6. Is there anything you need to surrender to God?

7. Is there an area of your life in which you are fighting discouragement?

8. Have you been honest in your answers?  Is there anything you are not telling me?