Truth Over Ego

Accountability Encourages Responsibility.

Proverbs 27:5-6 "Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy."

Telling the truth is not an easy thing to do. It tends to stir up anger, (as has been my experience), because it challenges people’s beliefs. Sometimes it can take people out of their comfort zone. Or it can force people to see something they would prefer to ignore.

It is a lot like shining a light into a dark corner. Sadly, all too often people get angry at the light itself rather than the truth that is being illuminated. I am always sincere, but I am not always sensitive. I think more military minded when it comes to stuff like this. What is the mission? Who is on the team? Execute and push aside all the petty garbage. Facts are more valuable than feelings. If you are on the team and you step out of line then you should be corrected. It helps keep the team strong. Forget egos. We all need to be accountable.

In that spirit I acknowledge that I can encourage negative response. I could do better at tactfulness. I don’t waste much time dressing my comments up and usually speak bluntly. Honestly but blunt. This can put people into a defensive posture rather than a receptive one.

Galatians 6:1 "Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted."

I want our standards to be high. When one of our own steps out of line it should not be ignored. The price of integrity is high but its value is immeasurable. I believe sometimes conservatives curse the light. They do this because they are scared that what is illuminated will hurt us or our cause. That is simply not the case. We may face temporary difficulties or trials because of accountability. Yet, in the long run we gain more than we lose. Accountability encourages responsibility.

In reality, mistakes are hurdles we can overcome. They gives us a chance to demonstrate our integrity. When people see that we do not hide our sores and scars but rather we expose, repent, and correct them. They relate to the struggle and respect the authenticity. It helps to create and strengthen strong relationships. It fosters bonds that are hard to break.

If we are unwilling to call out ugly behavior on our own side then we are no better than the useful idiots of the left. That said we must try to judge with love in our hearts. The Biblical story was one of judgement but it became one of redemption.

Luke 17:3 "Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him."

I tell the truth even when it is unpopular. I do it because I love and respect my God, my family, and my country. I will not sacrifice my principles for anyone. This doesn’t restrict me, rather it liberates me from the weight that lies and deception can put on your soul.

Ephesians 4:25 “Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.”

It can be lonely defending the truth or demanding accountability within our own ranks. However, it also earns respect from those that matter. This world tempts us to disregard our principles. It rewards the dishonest and punishes the truthful. Still I decline to take the wide road as I prefer the narrow path. I prefer to hold onto my self-respect and I know the value that a good reputation provides. I also know how long they take to build and how little time it takes to destroy one.

There are patriots out there who have said they would never lie to you, and yet they do. Patriots who are willing to call a woman a c*nt and then turn around and talk about God. The list goes on. Hypocrites don’t make good leaders and hypocrisy chips away at your reputation.

Even some supporters can’t get past their blind loyalty and see the truth. They prefer to lash out like a child in anger. That is fine, this isn’t my first rodeo. I have been taking these arrows for years. I know the price of accountability and I am more than willing to pay it. The reward far outweighs the cost.

I understand that bad people can do good things. Just the same, good people can do bad things. We are not defined by any one mistake. We are defined by our reactions to our mistakes. Do we use our mistakes to learn and become better people? That depends on if we are willing to be temporarily uncomfortable in order to achieve long term personal growth. Or do we conceal our transgressions thinking it will help get us ahead?

Isaiah 6:8 - Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

So I spoke the truth as I always do. Fearlessly. I do not care who unfollows, or who I upset. If you are unwilling to be uncomfortable you will never grow. If we aren’t honest with ourselves and our people, we never grow. In reality avoiding accountability is damaging to all of us. It eats away our credibility.

I have been involved in this patriot movement for years now. I’ve paid dues and earned stripes. I did it honorably and I held onto my character and reputation through it all. I can speak to this. Emotionally based responses and slandering me are nothing new. You can attack me. You can dox me and threaten me. You can yell in my ear with a megaphone and try to silence my 1st amendment speech. None of that matters to me. The only thing that matters to me is the truth. No weapon formed against me shall prosper.

Matthew 12:36 - "But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken."

Even if we benefit from lying, cheating, and stealing here on Earth, it doesn’t last. We must eventually face the truth of our lives and choices. We can attack the messenger. We can get angry at the person asking for accountability and lash out at the light from our dark unlit corners. All for nothing because accountability comes either way. The only question is where will you face it, here or on Judgement Day?

Truth over ego.