Matthew Loftus said: “Though I began my career intent on helping others, it wasn’t until I learned to submit to my neighbors and to accept their help that I recognized how I’d been holding out for the sake of my pride, allowing my desire to be a helper to overtake my love for Christ. Of course, one does not have to be struggling with sexual sin, addiction, or mental illness to benefit from this sort of honesty and accountability. Still, demonstrating vulnerability and asking for accountability in just these areas is especially powerful in building trust and strengthening relationships.”