Taking Responsibility - pgs 103-105
Realize
1. Read 1 John 1:5-10. What does it mean to "walk in the light" as it relates to our sin?
2. Second Corinthians 5:21 describes Jesus' sacrifice for our sin. What does this verse tell us about the great exchange that God made possible at Calvary?
Reflect
3. Are there sins in your life that you have been excusing as mere "weaknesses" or "personality traits"? If so, what are they?
4. Have you been playing the blame game? Are there sins you are committing that you have justified as a reaction to your circumstances or the failures of others (e.g., you blame your husband, your kids, your job, your upbringing)? If so, what are they?
5. Read Psalm 51:1-10. How did David find forgiveness and relief from guilt after he had sinned with Bathsheba?
Respond
6. Reread Psalm 51:1-10 aloud, making it your prayer to God. Accept personal responsibility for any specific sins God has brought to your mind as you have answered these questions. Confess them to Him as sin. (To confess simply means to agree with God about your sin, to call it what He calls it-not a mistake, a problem, a struggle, or a justified reaction to someone else's sin-but sin.)
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I acknowledge that I am fully responsible for my own actions and choices, regardless of my circumstances or what has been done to me. I know that at times I try to cover my sins by blaming other people or circumstances. Forgive me, Lord. Thank You for Your grace that is so abundant when I come to You as a guilty sinner. Amen.
2 comments:
I find that todays study hits the nail on the head for me. I have in my heart things that I have tried to blame on others, but I know that it is with me. I just need to find the courage and strength to turn it over to God and He will give me the peace that I need, just He did David. I just wish it wasn't so hard to do!!
I agree with you. It is so much easier to blame other people for problems that our sin caused. It is so hard to accept responsibility fully for our actions.
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