Self-Justification

Definition

The fallen tendency to justify one’s actions by false grounds, shifting blame or inventing reasons.

Episodes

• 190 — Moral Theology — Topic 3. Basic Categories of Moral Consciousness.

Related Concepts

• Adam
• Deceitful Conscience
• Pilate
• Theophan The Recluse

Biblical References

• Matt. 27:24 — *When Pilate saw that he could do nothing, but that instead a riot was starting, he took some water, washed his hands before the crowd and said, “I am innocent of this man’s blood. You take care of it yourselves!” *