Introduction

  • I Corinthians 2:6
  • I Corinthians 14:20

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?