By Joel Silverman , Executive Director , OMS USA
We know that , as Christians , we are accountable to God . We each will give an account of ourselves to Him ( Romans 14:12 ). Scripture also tells us that we are accountable to our leaders , under whose authority He places us on Earth .
At One Mission Society , we are committed to being accountable for the resources God has provided to us , both human and financial . We remember the story of Elisha ’ s servant Gehazi in 2 Kings 5:20 – 27 . He was gripped by greed and misrepresented his master . When Elisha confronted him , he lied once again , foolishly hoping to veil his deed from the spirit of the prophet . Because of his refusal to acknowledge his desires to Elisha , Gehazi rationalized his disobedience and failed to consider the possible consequences of his actions . Our ability to deceive ourselves is boundless , and many can give the appearance of accountability while avoiding its reality .
After 112 years of ministry , we rely on our experience of being used by God to expand His kingdom , which has enabled us to learn from mistakes and develop extensive policies to ensure accountability in the operation of the Mission . As we steward our missionaries , ministries and finances , we do so in the spirit of scriptural exhortation given to elders and deacons who are to shepherd the flock of God , both spiritually and physically .
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