If you’ve ever led a team, you’ve likely conducted a job review. This process holds team members accountable for the expectations that were set and the decisions they made. When we look at the leadership of Jesus, we see He held people accountable. An example of this is His interaction with the rich young man (Matthew 19:16–30; Mark 10:17–31; Luke 18:18–30).
When the man asked what he must do to inherit eternal life, Jesus listed the commandments. The man claimed he followed them all, yet Jesus challenged him further: “Go, sell your possessions and give to the poor” (Matthew 19:21, NIV). The young man went away sad, unwilling to prioritize God over his wealth.
In this interaction, Jesus challenged the man on what he valued most—his wealth. Jesus held him accountable for placing money above God, revealing that following Jesus requires difficult choices. While not everyone is called to sell everything, we are all called to obey God’s will, even when it’s hard.
As a Christian leaders, we need to hold hold our team members accountable for the expectations we set and the choices they make. By doing this, we can help them see what they prioritize as well as help them become better team members and leaders.
A Leader Worth Imitating, Principles 12: Accountability
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Nick Chellsen 