Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION

14 Jan 2026

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up". Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, maintaining genuine accountability in relationships can feel increasingly challenging. The weight of responsibilities and a strong pull toward individualism often leave people with few true companionship. As a result, many quietly carry their burdens alone, longing for understanding and support.

Yet accountability is far more than a helpful practice—it is part of God’s gracious design for covenantal life. Scripture reminds us that we were never meant to walk alone. God gives us one another as a gift, not to control or condemn, but to protect, strengthen, and encourage. Healthy accountability reflects the heart of Christ, who lovingly bears our burdens and invites us to do the same for one another. At its core, it is an expression of mutual love, care, and shared faith.

Within marriage, friendship, and Christian community, accountability nurtures trust, honesty, and spiritual growth. It creates safe spaces where truth can be spoken with grace and where struggles can be shared without fear. Sin and discouragement often gain power in secrecy, but when we walk in the light together, healing and restoration can take place (James 5:16).

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 remind us that accountability becomes a channel of God’s grace when practiced with humility and gentleness. It reminds us that dependence is not weakness but wisdom—that we need God and we need one another. Through loving accountability, we are strengthened to persevere, restored when we stumble, and encouraged to grow into the fullness of Christ’s calling for our lives.

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together"