When I think about the word BLAME plenty of things come to mind like; “His fault, her fault, anyone’s fault but mine.”. In a matter of a few seconds you can go from feeling completely helpless and fearful to one that is now in control of the situation. Although you may feel better in that split second because you are “off the hook”, you now know the truth of the situation and that weight can drag you down into a pit.
When God asked Eve what she had done in referring to her eating from the tree God had warned her and Adam not to eat from ,Eve’s response was to blame the serpent. Genesis 3:13 “Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” NIV Although everything Eve was telling God was truth, Eve chose to not walk in accountability for her actions.
I can relate to Eve in so many ways. Isn’t it amazing how quickly things happen and before we know it, we did not walk in truth. For me it was fear, man-pleasing and wanting to be accepted. It wasn’t until God spoke to my heart and I knew I had not been walking in complete truth with Him. I needed to change. I no longer would allow these characteristic to override my first love. It becomes a matter of obedience with God. For instance, if I choose to blame someone else for my actions and don’t walk in truth, my choice is disobedience with God. Luke 11:28 says “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” NIV What a great verse that encourages you and I to stay the course. I am so thankful for God’s word as it guides and directs me.
The bottom line for me with blame is it is easy to excuse our sins by blaming someone else or circumstances, but God knows the TRUTH and I want to walk in it daily with HIM. Proverbs 3:5,6 says “TRUST in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.” NIV I’m counting on it as I am learning each day to TRUST God in everything…even my failures, walking in accountability and growing in FAITH!
Sharon Piccari says
May 1, 2015 at 12:58 amSuch Powerful Words……Your focus to lean on the Everlasting Arms and let Him lead in all truth is the best way to live. Sometimes, it takes courage, to ask Him to take control of our hearts and for the truth to ring out. He is so Faithful to hear our hearts desire to be truthful before Him. Lisa, thank you for this wise reminder.
Lisa says
May 2, 2015 at 1:26 pmYes HE is! Faithful ALWAYS, through it all!