Biblical Teachings on Accountability: A Challenge to Christian Politicians and Public Office-H
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ADESEGUN Abiodun
Publication Type: Journal article
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Abstract
The practice of public
accountability is
one which has
been trivialized within our nationa
l polity for a long time. Public
officers seem to have a misconception that it is not quite necessary,
hence they order the financial life of the nation as it pleases them. The
irony of it is that Christians who according to the Bible are expected
to be the light of the world, are not helping matters, as some of them
are continually being indicted for unethical practices. So far, this
concept is considered the world over as an indispensable part of
political governance and there is no
denying the fact that the bible
attaches much importance to it. In the light of this, this paper
discusses the concept from a biblical perspective, appeals to
Christians in positions of leadershi
p, to understand their true worth
and challenges them into a life of accountability.