The Blame Game

The Blame Game

Eve

Read: Genesis 3:11-13

Adrienne eased out of bed and gently closed the door behind her. I thought he’d never go to sleep tonight. She frowned as she turned on the computer. Her heart raced as she saw his screen name. These late-night sessions were getting longer, but it was so nice to talk with someone who really understood her. Adrienne blushed as she wondered where the relationship would lead. It’s not my fault, she sniffed. If Jim weren’t so wrapped up in other things, I wouldn’t be looking for a soul mate.

The blame game started in the Garden of Eden when God confronted Adam and Eve with their sin. Filled with fear over what they had done, each of them tried to pass the buck.

“It was the woman you gave me,” responded Adam.

“The serpent tricked me,” insisted Eve.

Did they really believe that God would fall for their excuses and not hold them accountable for their disobedience?

It’s human nature to rationalize our behavior. As our own criminal defense attorneys, we look for ways to excuse our sinful choices rather than admit our fault. Society may encourage us to blame the environment or genetics, but that doesn’t work with God. He accepts no plea bargains, and claims of temporary insanity get us nowhere.

Although we are influenced by many forces, the simple truth is that each of us answers to God for our attitudes, actions, and lifestyles. When we disobey God’s laws, we have no one to blame but ourselves. We can’t find forgiveness and release from guilt until we admit that we have done wrong. We can’t be in a close relationship with God unless we are open and honest with him. That’s when we will find our true Soul Mate.

I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt.

Psalm 32:5