Introduction
I need to recognize my own faults and improve.
- Genesis 3:11-13
- Exodus 32 – Aaron blamed the fire for the golden calf.
- I Samuel 15 – Saul tried to shift blame to the people.
- I Kings 18:17 – Ahab blamed Elijah.
- Blaming others is spiritually immature.
- Adam and Eve both told the truth but still erred in blaming others for their sin.
- Luke 23:39-43
- I John 1:8
- Proverbs 28:13
I need to know that my actions have consequences and plan ahead.
- Proverbs 6:27-32 – These behaviors set you up for trouble.
- Proverbs 19:3 – We mess up our lives and then blame God.
- I Corinthians 8:9, 13 – We must think ahead and watch out for our brethren.
- I Corinthians 9:11-14, 23
- I Corinthians 10:27-33
I need to prioritize spiritual things.
- Luke 9:23
- Luke 12:19-21 – parable of the rich fool
- Luke 16:25 – the rich man and Lazarus
- Luke 18:22 – the rich young ruler
- What is the main thing I need to keep in mind?