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  MY OWN FAULT
  by Elisabeth Elliot
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Summary: Elisabeth Elliot reminds us that Christ has borne all our
griefs and sorrows, and that we can overcome our pride and ask for His
help in bearing our troubles.

Topics: "Suffering And Guilt", "Redemption Through Christ"
Scripture References: Psalm 34:17, Isaiah 53:4, Romans 5:8, James 4:6, 1 Peter 2:24

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Elisabeth Elliot speaks about the burden of suffering due to our own
mistakes or failures, highlighting the difficulty in accepting
responsibility and finding comfort in such situations. She emphasizes
that even in self-inflicted troubles, we are not alone, as Jesus, the
Lamb of God, has already carried all our griefs and sorrows, regardless
of their cause. Elliot points out that all sorrow stems from sin, but
Christ willingly took on that burden for us. She challenges the pride
that hinders us from seeking Christ's help in bearing the consequences
of our own faults.

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Someone who is suffering as a result of his own foolishness or failure
may read these words. These griefs are hard indeed to bear, for we feel
we might easily have avoided them. We have no one to blame but
ourselves, and there isn't much consolation there. Sometimes we imagine
that we must bear this kind of trouble alone, but that is a mistake. The
Lamb of God, slain for us, has borne all of our griefs and carried all
of our sorrows, no matter what their origin. All grief and sorrow is the
result of sin somewhere along the line, but Christ received them
willingly. It is nothing but pride that keeps me from asking Him to help
me to bear the troubles which are my own fault.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, take away mine.

I take Him at His word indeed,

Christ died for sinners--this I read--

And in my heart I find a need

Of Him to be my Savior.

(Dora Greenwell)

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/elisabeth-elliot/my-own-fault/
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