When you do what is wrong, you either look for someone to blame or you admit blame and run in humility and grief to your Redeemer. We are tempted to believe that our greatest problems in life exist outside of us. It’s our husband or wife, it’s that nasty neighbor, it’s our children, it’s our boss or coworkers, it’s the way women dress, it’s this materialistic culture, it’s our church, and, if you have nothing else to blame, it’s the dog! This not only keeps you from seeking the grace and getting the help you need, but it argues against what God says is true about you. It places you in a
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