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Your Question:
Can I really blame God for this?
Answer:
Blaming God for our actions is never justified. As a pastor, I've seen many people fall into this trap, trying to shift the responsibility for their sins onto God. But Scripture is clear: we are responsible for our actions, and we should never begin to think that God made us do evil. Adam's excuses after the first sin are a perfect example of this kind of thinking, and it's a pattern that we must avoid. When we blame God for our sins, we are essentially accusing Him of being imperfect or unjust. But God is perfect, and His ways are just. As Abraham asked, "Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?" (Genesis 18:25). We must remember that God's work is perfect, and He is not to be blamed for sin. Instead, we must take responsibility for our own choices and actions. As a Christian, I know that I am accountable to God for my own faults and sins. When I'm tempted to blame God, I must remind myself of my own responsibility and the consequences of my actions. Blaming God is not only unbiblical, but it's also a sign of disobedience and a refusal to let go of my own sin. I must strive to walk in the law of the Lord and delight in His will, rather than trying to shift the blame onto Him.
Sources:
systematic theology
wayne grudem
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
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