The Blame Game - Bluidkiti's Alcohol and Drug Addictions Recovery Help/Support Forums

bluidkiti · 04-28-2014, 01:28 PM

The Blame Game

Read 1 Kings 17:1 through 18:46

King Ahab blamed Elijah, calling him the “troubler of Israel.” Elijah confronted him with the truth that it was Ahab and his father’s family that brought trouble on Israel when they abandoned God’s commands (1 Kings 18:17,18).

People still blame others for their problems today. It is much like children getting mad at parents for disciplining their bad behavior. Shame, guilt, pride, or fear of consequences may be the motivation, but broken relationships are the result.

Admitting that we’ve done wrong is the first step to changing behavior. It paves the way to forgiveness, restored relationships, and peace. Our Heavenly Father allowed the penalty for all sin to be paid by His Son Jesus because He loves us and wants a relationship with us. When we enter into that saving relationship with Him, we shouldn’t blame others for our wrong attitudes, words, and actions. Instead, with a humble heart we should sincerely say, “What I did was wrong. I’m sorry.”

Taking responsibility builds character which leads to maturity and healthy relationships. There may be consequences, but they too help us mature and make better choices.

Prayer Suggestion: Father, thank You for setting me free from guilt and blame.

Quicklook: 1 Kings 18:7–18 God's Word For Today

04-28-2014, 01:28 PM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,501	The Blame Game The Blame Game Read 1 Kings 17:1 through 18:46 King Ahab blamed Elijah, calling him the “troubler of Israel.” Elijah confronted him with the truth that it was Ahab and his father’s family that brought trouble on Israel when they abandoned God’s commands (1 Kings 18:17,18). People still blame others for their problems today. It is much like children getting mad at parents for disciplining their bad behavior. Shame, guilt, pride, or fear of consequences may be the motivation, but broken relationships are the result. Admitting that we’ve done wrong is the first step to changing behavior. It paves the way to forgiveness, restored relationships, and peace. Our Heavenly Father allowed the penalty for all sin to be paid by His Son Jesus because He loves us and wants a relationship with us. When we enter into that saving relationship with Him, we shouldn’t blame others for our wrong attitudes, words, and actions. Instead, with a humble heart we should sincerely say, “What I did was wrong. I’m sorry.” Taking responsibility builds character which leads to maturity and healthy relationships. There may be consequences, but they too help us mature and make better choices. Prayer Suggestion: Father, thank You for setting me free from guilt and blame. Quicklook: 1 Kings 18:7–18 God's Word For Today __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Get in the Game	bluidkiti	Daily Spiritual Meditations	0	01-24-2014 09:59 AM
New Word Game :confused:	MajestyJo	General Forum	23	12-22-2013 10:53 AM
The Lord's Baseball Game	bluidkiti	Daily Spiritual Meditations	0	11-13-2013 02:16 PM
Get Back in the Game	bluidkiti	Daily Spiritual Meditations	0	09-23-2013 10:51 AM
BLAME	krafty	Family and Friends of Alcoholics and Addicts	1	09-04-2013 11:51 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)