Why It's NOT The Nail

Since posting "It's Not About The Nail," a question was asked, "Can you give an example?" My sermon on Cain and Abel (Gen 4:1-16) explains how our "deeper" sins hide beneath our conscious awareness, causing all of us to have "blind spots."

Can you identify with any of these cute statements?

• "I'm not a Pharisee. I can just see and feel how sinful other people are."
• "I'm not bitter. I'm just expressing moral righteous outrage."
• "I'm not flirtatious. I'm just friendly."
• "I'm not a glutton. I just enjoy food."
• "I'm not good-minded. I'm just a nice person."
• "I'm not lazy. I'm just tired."
• "I don't have a temper. People are just annoying."
• "I'm not legalistic. I'm just faithful."
• "I'm not critical. I'm just astute."
• "I'm not greedy for money. I just like seeing things grow."
• "I don't overcharge my credit card. I just enjoy good things."
• "I'm not a workaholic. I'm just productive."
• "I'm not ruthless. I just have sharp business sense."
• "I'm not stingy. I'm just prudent."