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This document invites readers to reflect on the concept of blame and the importance of self-control, drawing from biblical passages and songs by jamie foxx and relient k. It encourages introspection on personal habits and motivations, and offers insights on the sources of temptation and sin.
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This is what the LORD says: ʺStand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. (Jeremiah 6:16) Blame It by Jamie Foxx (Sort of) Opening Questions What is the problem with the “blame game”? Jamie Foxx chooses to blame alcohol for a series of bad decisions in his song Blame It. Is this fair? Why or why not? What does Relient K say about where the blame lies for our sin? Reflection What are the “usual suspects” for you when it comes to “blaming”? What’s to “blame” for not reading your Bible every day? The Biblical Perspective Read 1 Thessalonians 5:5‐8. What does the Bible say about drinking? What is the “antidote” to drinking and other activities that take place at night? How can we be more “self‐controlled”? Read James 1:13‐15. What is the source of our temptation? So who’s to “blame” for our sin?
This is what the LORD says: ʺStand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. (Jeremiah 6:16) Maybe Itʹs Maybelline by Relient K People make mistakes Finally everything breaks And it always is the same, gotta find someone to blame And these errors that we make (cause weʹre all human earthquakes) Yeah, we made the hurricane, yet weʹre not the oneʹs to blame? We point the finger even though itʹs not polite We condemn the son of God (weʹre hoping two wrongs make a right) Maybe it is them Or, maybe it is me Or, maybe itʹs Maybelline People make mistakes We took the apple from the snake And it always is the same: Gotta find someone to blame Our reputations were at stake, but the guilt we could not take Americaʹs gone down the drain The presidentʹs at fault again. We point the finger even though itʹs not polite We condemn the son of God (weʹre hoping two wrongs make a right) Maybe it is them Or, maybe it is me Or, maybe itʹs Maybelline The truth is, excuses are lame Accept consequence Accept the blame Weʹre all sinners Weʹre all unclean Maybe weʹre born with it Or maybe itʹs Maybelline