THE REAL CAUSE

THE BLAME GAME

Often times when one is caught in a compromising position it is so easy to pin blame on someone else for your actions.  Take a look at the scripture below:

Genesis 3:11-13 (KJV)

And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?
And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.
And the Lord God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.  

Adam was caught naked and was asked, "who told thee that thou wast naked? Did you do what I told you not to do?  Immediately he release himself from the responsibility of his actions. Notice also how the chain of blame continued.

Adam blamed the woman, and the woman blamed the serpent. 

They didn't realize that each one, while they may have been enticed or influenced by an offer, made the choice themselves.  They could have said, No Thanks.

Just for thought, who could the serpent blame? Hmmnnn?

TODAY'S FOCUS:  TAKING FULL RESPONSIBILITY

In our study in 1 Kings 19 Elijah takes us through the same trend when he was asked by God, "What doest thou here, Elijah?"  

Let's focus on his response: 

(1 Kings 19:14 KJV)

And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away. What doest thou here, Elijah?

In this case Elijah began telling God, like a child who was caught red-handed and is about to get a spanking, how good he was, who did what and who wanted to do what.

Was his response the real cause even after God had given him a great victory?

What do you suppose was Elijah's underlying issue?

How do you respond when you are confronted about your actions or in a predicament?  

Which character best describes you?

1. Adam - immediately throw blame?
2. Elijah - trying to declare his innocence?

Remember, you are accountable for your actions.  Like Adam they may come with unfavorable consequences, but like Elijah you will be called to take full responsibility. Apostle Paul made it clear that now that you are grown you should man up and put away childish thoughts which will result in childish behaviors. 

Food for Thought:  Have your thoughts grown up with you?

God Bless you and Keep The Faith!

Virtuous Jewel