Stop Blaming Others
Reading: John 9:1-3, 1As He passed by, He saw a man blind from birth. 2And His disciples asked Him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?" 3Jesus answered, "It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed in him.
To blame others for our own problems is a favorite American pastime. Why? Because blaming is much easier than improving ourselves. So, instead of doing the work required to solve our problems, we are inclined to fret, to blame, and to criticize, while doing precious little else. When we do this, our problems, quite predictably remain unsolved.
So, instead of looking for someone to blame, look for something to fix, and then get busy fixing it.
The main thing to remember is something that A.W. Tozer once said, “We should never blame anyone or anything for our defeats. No matter how evil their intentions may be, they are altogether unable to harm us until we begin to blame them and use them as excuses for our own unbelief.”
What are some of the actions or potential failures for which you need to take responsibility?
Who do you tend to blame for those struggles or failures?
How can you make that right today?
REVIEW
How were you able to take responsibility for your own actions today, even if it was a mistake that you made?
How did this impact the people around you and how did it impact your day?
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