A Friend Loveth at all times…Proverbs 17:17
a friend
an associate (more of less close) brother, companion fellow friend husband, lover, neighbor, (an-)other
loveth
to have affection for (sexually or otherwise) -- (be-)love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend.
at all times
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
“Why do I need a sponsor or accountability partner?”
- It is biblical. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 says “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work. If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” And Proverbs 27:17 says “As iron sharpens iron, one person sharpens another.”
- It is a key part of your recovery program. It helps you to stay honest, it helps you to make meetings a priority, it helps you maintain your spiritual program, and it helps you get involved in service.
- Having a sponsor or accountability partner is the best guard against relapse. Having someone to provide feedback helps you to see your dysfunctional habits if they start to return, and they are someone you trust to confront you with truth and love without placing shame or guilt.
