All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the Lord. - Proverbs 16:2
Be honest now -- how many times have you heard a poker player make a big move which loses, then blame himself for making a big mistake?
We've seen plenty of online games where the loser finds fault with the winner, declaring him a "donkey" for making the call. In religious circles, this behavior is known as "self-justification." We find a way to justify our own actions, even if they fail. It's an old custom, really....
So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. But Elihu.... became very angry with Job for justifying himself rather than God. - Job 32:1-2
The more humble approach is to admit we blew it. That's true if we try an all-in bluff with 7-4 offsuit -- and it's true in everyday life as well.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. - I John 1:9
To borrow an old poem: take your pride and cast it aside. Admit it when you're wrong. Admit you're human. You may be surprised to find the players around you will respect you a lot more.
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