Excuses

I am just one MAN.
"I'm susceptible to all the problems other men go through.  It doesn't bother me that I continually and perpetually mess up, its not like I am the only one.  Besides, its accepted practise and even encouraged in some circles with the constant stress I go through."

I am just ONE man.
"I lead myself and no one else.  I take care of what I need.  I take charge when it benefits me and sit back when my chips aren't in play.  I am accountable to myself and don't have any concerns for the affairs of others."

I am JUST one man.
"If there were others to go then I would join in also.  But no one else is and I would be alone if I stood up.  I know there is legitimate change that needs to happen, but I'm a realist.  There's no way a single man can reform the masses."

I AM just one man.
My desires and intentions are pure, I even shared my faith with a few people a couple years ago.  But my "personal relationship with Jesus" is just that, personal.  I am satisfied with doing what right and frankly that's good enough for me.

Acts 20:24, "But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus to testify of the gospel of the grace of God."

Let's rethink our reasoning.