Not me!

Children are experts at shifting blame, especially to avoid punishment.  From a simple excuse, to claiming ignorance, to placing blame on another, or to an out and out lie...seems like any answer is better than taking responsibility and facing consequences. For some reason, adults also find all sorts of methods for finding justification for wrong choices.  Even in the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve tried various excuses to cover up their sin.  God wasn't fooled but we aren't all-knowing, and often find every possible excuse to shift the blame, especially when the root of the problem is within us.

Today, let's ask God to help us see clearly the areas in life where wrong desires and wrong thinking are causing us to get out of step with God's desires.  He will show us.  Be quick to accept responsibility, ask for His forgiveness and direction for avoiding this area of weakness.  Not only will we find forgiveness, we will find strength to avoid the temptation altogether!

“Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed.”

James 1:13-14 NKJV