Adam and Eve did everything they could to avoid taking responsibility for their sin. Adam blamed his wife: "She gave me of the tree." He even pointed an accusing finger at God saying: "It was the woman you gave me." Then Eve blamed the serpent: "The serpent deceived me and I ate." God ignored their excuses and announced the judgment they would face as consequences for their disobedience.
"And He said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?" Genesis 3:11.
One of the problems of mankind is that we constantly refuse to take responsibility for our actions. We want to blame others for all of our problems: Our parents did not raise us well; our friends let us down; our pastor was not a good enough preacher; our children are rebellious; our employer is not sensitive enough; our spouse is not understanding; there is not enough time in the day....man the excuses are unlimited! Friends, forgiveness and restoration cannot happen until we accept full responsibility for our own actions!
I think that one of the obvious indications that we have not genuinely repented is that we will continue to make excuses for our sinful behavior, regardless of the cost. I cannot find anywhere in Scripture where God excuses a person's sin because of someone else's actions. He always holds each person accountable for their own actions. If we make a habit of blaming others for our failures, I don't think we will reach the point of honest repentance. God will hold us accountable for our own actions! We need to strive always to acknowledge and take responsibility for our own sins. Remember, the truth is always better than a lie! If we start accepting responsibility for our actions, it will free us to receive God's forgiveness and to press on to spiritual maturity.
May God Richly Bless You Today!! H Trent!
"And He said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?" Genesis 3:11.
One of the problems of mankind is that we constantly refuse to take responsibility for our actions. We want to blame others for all of our problems: Our parents did not raise us well; our friends let us down; our pastor was not a good enough preacher; our children are rebellious; our employer is not sensitive enough; our spouse is not understanding; there is not enough time in the day....man the excuses are unlimited! Friends, forgiveness and restoration cannot happen until we accept full responsibility for our own actions!
I think that one of the obvious indications that we have not genuinely repented is that we will continue to make excuses for our sinful behavior, regardless of the cost. I cannot find anywhere in Scripture where God excuses a person's sin because of someone else's actions. He always holds each person accountable for their own actions. If we make a habit of blaming others for our failures, I don't think we will reach the point of honest repentance. God will hold us accountable for our own actions! We need to strive always to acknowledge and take responsibility for our own sins. Remember, the truth is always better than a lie! If we start accepting responsibility for our actions, it will free us to receive God's forgiveness and to press on to spiritual maturity.
May God Richly Bless You Today!! H Trent!
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