The Blame Game - Recognizing, Confronting, and Overcoming
Explore the pervasive nature of the blame game played in various aspects of life, from business to politics to personal relationships. Discover the detrimental rules of the game, illustrated by historical and modern examples, alongside insights on breaking free from its cycle and taking responsibility. Realize the power of acknowledging wrongdoing, self-accountability, and the ability to overcome challenges by shifting focus and adopting a proactive mindset.
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Very Popular Game Played in the World Played in Business Played in Politics Played in School Played in the Church
Rules of the Game Refuse to take responsibility for your own action. Focus on yourself and how you ve been wronged. Make the wrong done to you greater your wrong. Tell yourself you are powerless to overcome. Always act morally right, not responsible or accountable, and entitled to sympathy. Make your problem bigger than it really is.
Many Players throughout History First Players: Adam & Eve (Gen. 3:1-13) Wouldn t admit they did wrong Shifted the blame Aaron blamed the people & Moses (Exod. 32:21-24). Saul blamed the people (1 Sam. 15:13-15). Ahab blamed Elijah (1 Kings 18:17-18). The older son blamed his father (Luke 15:25-32).
Many Players Today They blame parents or background. They made me what I am! They blame society. I am entitled! I can t get ahead! They blame the church. I m discouraged! People don t care! (cf. Acts 6:1-6)
How to Stop the Game Realize wrong is wrong (1 John 3:4-6). Realize you are responsible for you (Jas. 1:13-15). Realize you can overcome the past (1 Cor. 6:9-11). Realize you can do it (Phil. 4:13). Realize you are not the only one who has suffered (1 Pet. 5:9; Heb. 2:18).