Shifting blame on others is the preferred escape route for proud persons who know they are guilty of offences or they have failed to reach an expected goal , but they are unwilling to admit guilt or blame for their crimes and for their self-inflicted failures and misfortunes.
The ability to lie, to criticise and to shift blame on others would depend on the extent to which a man's conscience is seared and the extent of pride and self-delusion in the mind of the accuser.
" Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;" 1 Timothy 4:2.The ability to lie, to criticise and to shift blame on others would depend on the extent to which a man's conscience is seared and the extent of pride and self-delusion in the mind of the accuser.
Some people allege that their problems were caused by those who they think have the influence and power to transform their lives , but they have failed to help them.
Accusers would deny their faults , blaming others. It is , always, "his or her fault" ; but never "my fault".
Usually, blame or reprimand comes with a penalty, which for most people is an unpleasant burden because they do not want to be blamed and penalised for their misdeeds; especially if they knew that their guilt and punishment will be made public .
When they are desperate to escape liability, there are people who have no qualms about heaping all their blame on others.
Preferred targets for blame are parents , the government , the rich and successful persons , teachers, bankers, social workers , spouses, the Police and Almighty God .
The carnal man would resort to lying and blaming others when faced with the dire consequences of their actions . They would resort to any and all means
