Spiritual accountability

In last month’s issue of Beacon Lights, I noted a recent sermon on Ephesians 5 that described three different characteristics of faithful church members. Such people are sober, they sing the truths of God’s word to one another, and they submit to one another (vv. 18–21). Last month the value of singing was discussed at length. This month we consider the importance of mutual submission among members of the church. This spiritual practice, I am convinced, is something we haven’t done very well in...