Accountability: Covering All the Bases

Written By Betty Predmore

2 CORINTHIANS 8:16-24

(September 6)

For those of us who have ever been the "money person", we know the importance of accountability. If you have ever volunteered as treasurer of a club or worked as the bookkeeper of an organization or business, or been the one selling tickets for an event, you know that record-keeping is crucial.

Nothing causes discord amongst people more than misappropriation of money. The way to avoid that is to be sure you have absolute accountability for the money that you handle... more than one person counting, detailed paperwork to back up your numbers, detailed reports handed out and gone over, and deposit slips that match the amounts listed.

All of this is so important in maintaining your integrity and assuring you don't get accused of any misconduct. Paul is very aware of this as he writes to the Corinthians.

He has collected quite a sum of money from them, and the Macedonian churches, and Titus is on his way to collect even more. Paul knows that his critics will take advantage of any opportunity to accuse him for anything.

His absolute honesty to God wasn't enough. He knew it was also very important that he be honest with the people. He didn't want them to think he had done anything with the money other than what it was meant for. So instead of him taking it to Jerusalem, he had Titus be the carrier.

This was a good choice, because the Corinthians not only loved Titus, but they also trusted him wholeheartedly.

To take it even a step further, Paul asked that the Macedonian churches also choose a couple of men to take the journey with Titus, adding even more accountability to the process.

Paul covered all his bases when it came to getting that money to Jerusalem. He protected not only the money, but also his reputation. He honored God and he honored the people. He was humble enough to let others come in and take over what he had started, without being prideful or needing to be the one who was in control. This, in itself, is a great component of accountability.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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