Excuses
There’s no limit to the human capacity for self-rationalization. (Charles Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship)
The human spirit finds innumerable ways to excuse error whether incidental or consequential. We often make excuses that come to mind quickly for momentary memory failure or unintentional remarks. But the most egregious culprit for our excuse-making is when we use some kind of mental agility that avoids the truth, attempting to justify our errors.
Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. (Ephesians 5:6)