accountability

When important communications are sent, the messenger usually requires a signature from the recipient so the sender knows his message has been delivered and someone—a responsible party—acknowledges receipt of the communication. This same principle applies to the gospel of Jesus Christ. We learn to "return and report" on our actions as we perform in our callings in the Church. This accountability comes in the form of personal priesthood interviews, counseling sessions with our leaders, usually our bishop, as we meet periodically to renew temple recommends or discuss our performance.

("Personal Accountability," LDS Church News, 1998, 14 Mar. 1998)