* Relationships die when one or both parties refuse to accept responsibility and take ownership of their behavior.

* Look at the four things Israel did that broke fellowship with God:

* 1) She heeded no voice - she refused to listen. It was her way or nothing.

* 2) She accepted no instruction - she refused all correction and didn’t take ownership of her sin.

* 3) She did not trust the Lord - she found her security in her own ability.

* 4) She didn’t draw near to God - she was aloof toward Him.

* Look at the progression - she didn’t listen, didn’t take ownership, refused to trust, and ultimately didn’t draw close.

* The same thing happens in our relationships.

* If we refuse correction and close ourselves off from accountability, it results in us finding security in ourselves which will ultimately result in relational distance.

* A humble person listens, takes ownership, is accountable, knows they can’t do it alone, and draws close to others.