2. Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them. Bruce Lee Unlike some politicians, I can admit to a mistake. Nelson Mandela It is the highest form of self-respect to admit our errors and mistakes and make amends for them. To make a mistake is only an error in judgment, but to adhere to it when it is discovered shows infirmity of character. Dale Turner

3. To keep your marriage brimming, With love in the loving cup, Whenever you're wrong, admit it; Whenever you're right, shut up. Ogden Nash Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations. Steve Jobs A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them. John C. Maxwell

4. HOW IS ADMITTING YOU'RE WRONG HELPFUL? ADMITTING YOU’RE WRONG IS A WAY OF BEING REAL WITH PEOPLE! ADMITTING YOU’RE WRONG REQUIRES LESS MAINTENANCE! ADMITTING YOU’RE WRONG IS ASSOCIATED WITH HIGH SELF ESTEEM! ADMITTING YOU’RE WRONG IS ASSOCIATED WITH RESOURCEFULNESS. ADMITTING YOU’RE WRONG BREEDS AN ENVIRONMENT OF TOLERANCE. ADMITTING YOU’RE WRONG CREATES OPEN- MINDEDNESS. ADMITTING YOU’RE WRONG WILL HELP POINT OUT WHERE YOU SOUND STUPID. ADMITTING YOU’RE WRONG HELPS YOU LISTEN.

5. HERE 5 BENEFITS TO ADMITTING YOU’RE WRONG 1. Trust 2. Growth 3. Innovation 4. Encouragement 5. Empowerment These all lead to opening the door to repentance and forgiveness…

6. 1. THE MOTHER’S REQUEST Matt. 20:20-21 “Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favour of him. "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom."

7. 2. THE SAVIOR’S RESPONSE Matt. 20:22 "You don’t know what you are asking," Jesus said to them. "Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?"

8. 3. THE DISCIPLES’ REACTION Matt. 20:24 “When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers.”

9. 4. THE SAVIOR’S EXAMPLE Matt. 20:25-28 “Jesus said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

10. CONCLUSION Hebrews 4:15-16 “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”