What Does the Ekklesia Do When the Government Does Not Part 3

The Blame Game vs. Taking Responsibility

“Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else.” — Galatians 6:4 (NLT)

The Football Game

Last night’s football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams went into overtime. On the final play, the Rams’ coach made the call to run the ball on 4th and 1. It backfired — the ball was fumbled, the 49ers recovered, and won. When asked about it, the coach didn’t dodge, distract, or blame. He simply said: “It was my fault. I made a bad call.”

He owned it. He took responsibility. That’s rare today — especially in politics, where the blame game is the playbook of choice. But in life, leadership, and discipleship, God calls us not to shift blame but to shoulder responsibility.

The Bible has examples of both:

Adam blamed Eve. Eve blamed the serpent. (Genesis 3:12-13) The fall of man spiraled because no one owned their wrong.

David, after his sin, prayed: “I have sinned against the Lord.” (2 Samuel 12:13). Responsibility opened the door to repentance and restoration.

Galatians 6:4 teaches us that the real test is not who we can blame, but whether we can evaluate our own actions before God.

The government may dodge, deny, or distract — but the Ekklesia doesn’t play the blame game. We confess. We repent. We regroup. We recover.

There’s nothing wrong with regrouping.

Nothing wrong with recovery.

Nothing wrong with re-evaluating.

Nothing wrong with coming back stronger next time.

When leaders — whether pastors, parents, or politicians — own their mistakes, they model humility and open the door for God to heal what’s broken.

Abba Father,

We surrender the spirit of blame and finger-pointing. Teach us as the Ekklesia to walk in humility and responsibility. Give us courage to say, “It was me, Lord,” when we’ve erred. Grant our leaders honesty, our nation unity, and Your church maturity. Help us recover from failures and come back stronger in faith, in love, and in purpose.

In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

Friend, don’t stay stuck in the blame game. Jesus already took the blame for your sins on the Cross. All He asks is that you confess, believe, and receive His grace. Will you take responsibility today by surrendering your life to Him? The same Jesus who rose in victory will help you rise stronger next time.

Ekklesia Reminder: When the government does not take responsibility, the Ekklesia must. We are the people of truth, grace, and accountability.

LoveUmorethanUknow,

Stephan Kirby, Pastor