IntroductionLuke 14:18Proverbs 22:13I need to acknowledge that I am at fault.Genesis 3:6, 11-12, 17 – Adam tried to blame Eve, but he sinned, so God cursed him.I Samuel 15:7-9 – Saul disobeys GodI Samuel 15:13 – Excuse attempt #1: I didn’t do anything wrong!I Samuel 15:15 – Excuse attempts #2 and 3: It was the people and we were going to serve God.I Samuel 15:20 – Excuse attempt #4: Restatement of attempts #1-3.I John 1:8 – We have to acknowledge our own sin.Luke 12:15 – Beware of greed!Ephesians 6:1-3Proverbs 29:15, 17; 22:15; 13:24 – Discipline your children.I need to get motivated and change.Acts 26:20Psalms 51:1-4, 10-17Acts 9:5, 20 – Paul made no excuses. He immediately turned and spent the rest of his life trying to serve God.Bible studyHebrews 5:12 – How is Bible study going in your life?II Timothy 2:2Wouldn’t it be better to open our eyes, pray for help, and start making changes?