https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Andn3z6996gcPyMAUGXHr?si=K8ESK-piQF-JQv7fgZlemQ&dl_branch=1 In this week's episode, we look at the common practice of blaming others instead of taking responsibility. We ask the questions:How can you receive forgiveness if you do not acknowledge mistakes, sin, etc.? How can there be reconciliation when there is denial? (Genesis 3, 2 Samuel 11 & 12)
Tag: blame game
Pole Smashing
On the way home from my daughter’s track meet, we got to see a town square pole get uprooted and smashed by a big freight truck. It was something I’ve never seen before, but it was also a teachable moment that I took advantage of when it was available. The reason the truck driver could … Continue reading Pole Smashing
Jealous Blame Anger
In Genesis 30, “Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, she envied her sister” (v. 1 ESV). She went to Jacob and basically said if you don’t give me any children Jacob, I will die. Jacob got angry at Rachel. He said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you … Continue reading Jealous Blame Anger
The Blame Game
It is very clear that many people today have a problem with accepting blame for their actions. When they make a mistake, they try to cover it up. When they get caught in a lie, they lie some more. When someone is found out, the person tries to pin the blame on someone else. There … Continue reading The Blame Game
