Passing the Responsibility

Introduction:
A common, but dangerous practice today is that of refusing to accept responsibility for our own mistakes. The sin of “passing the buck” is as old as shortly after the creation. Many people today tend to “pass the buck.” We are not speaking only of those outside of the body of Christ but Christians as well.

I. Some blame _________ for their mistakes.
    A. Gen. 3:12-13—___________ blamed _______. Eve blamed the __________.
        1. They indirectly blamed God!
    B. Ex. 32:22—Aaron blamed ______ ____________.
    C. 1 Sam. 15:15—Saul blamed the people’s need to sacrifice for his disobedience.
    D. Sinners may blame the “hypocrites” in the church for their continued disobedience.
    E. Unfaithful members blame disinterest on _________ ____________.
    F. Husbands and wives blame each other for their troubles.

II. Some blame a ______ ______ for their spiritual failures. (Lk. 10:40-42)
    A. 2 Tim. 2:15—too busy to ___________.
    B. Heb. 10:25—too busy to faithfully ________ worship services.
    C. Js. 1:27—too busy to ________ those in need.
    D. Eph. 6:4—too busy to properly __________ children.
    E. Mt. 6:33—the kingdom of God MUST come first!

III. Some blame ________________ of life for spiritual failures.
A. See Lk. 14:15-24
B. There are ___________ and there are _____________.

IV. There are _______________ for not accepting responsibility for our actions!
    A. Rev. 21:8—we become _____________!
    B. Blame needs to be placed squarely where it belongs!
    C. We can become ________ to our mistakes and _________ more highly of ourselves than we ought.
        1. See Rom. 12:3; Prov. 25:27
    D. We can become __________________ - Mt. 7:1-5
    E. We can unfairly judge others; while not realizing just what we are!

Conclusion:
    A. We must have the integrity and courage to recognize/admit/repent of our wrong doings
    B. Can’t make excuses for not obeying the gospel! (Mt. 7:21)
    C. No excuse will make you into a faithful child of God!
    D. 2 Cor. 5:10; Rev. 22:12—NO excuses accepted on judgment day!



Passing the Responsibility Introduction: A common, but dangerous practice today is that of refusing to accept responsibility for our own mistakes. The sin of “passing the buck” is as old as shortly after the creation. Many people today tend to “pass the buck.” We are not speaking only of those outside of the body of Christ but Christians as well. I. Some blame _________ for their mistakes. A. Gen. 3:12-13—___________ blamed _______. Eve blamed the __________. 1. They indirectly blamed God! B. Ex. 32:22—Aaron blamed ______ ____________. C. 1 Sam. 15:15—Saul blamed the people’s need to sacrifice for his disobedience. D. Sinners may blame the “hypocrites” in the church for their continued disobedience. E. Unfaithful members blame disinterest on _________ ____________. F. Husbands and wives blame each other for their troubles. II. Some blame a ______ ______ for their spiritual failures. (Lk. 10:40-42) A. 2 Tim. 2:15—too busy to ___________. B. Heb. 10:25—too busy to faithfully ________ worship services. C. Js. 1:27—too busy to ________ those in need. D. Eph. 6:4—too busy to properly __________ children. E. Mt. 6:33—the kingdom of God MUST come first! III. Some blame ________________ of life for spiritual failures. A. See Lk. 14:15-24 B. There are ___________ and there are _____________. IV. There are _______________ for not accepting responsibility for our actions! A. Rev. 21:8—we become _____________! B. Blame needs to be placed squarely where it belongs! C. We can become ________ to our mistakes and _________ more highly of ourselves than we ought. 1. See Rom. 12:3; Prov. 25:27 D. We can become __________________ - Mt. 7:1-5 E. We can unfairly judge others; while not realizing just what we are! Conclusion: A. We must have the integrity and courage to recognize/admit/repent of our wrong doings B. Can’t make excuses for not obeying the gospel! (Mt. 7:21) C. No excuse will make you into a faithful child of God! D. 2 Cor. 5:10; Rev. 22:12—NO excuses accepted on judgment day!