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Your Question:
Can I really blame God for this?
Answer:
Blaming God for our actions or the difficulties we face in life is a common temptation, but it's a wrong approach. As a pastor and a Christian, I believe that we are responsible for our actions, and we should never shift the blame to God. When Adam sinned in the Garden of Eden, he made excuses, saying that Eve gave him the fruit, but this was not a valid excuse. Scripture never blames God for sin, and we should not do so either. Blaming God is a sign of disobedience and refusal to take responsibility for our actions. When we blame God, we are essentially saying that we are not accountable for our choices and that God is to blame for our mistakes. This is not only unbiblical but also blasphemous against the character of God, who is perfect, just, and right. We must recognize that God is not to be blamed for sin, and we are the ones who are responsible for our actions. As I reflect on my own life and experiences, I realize that blaming God is a sign of my own disobedience and refusal to take responsibility for my actions. I remember times when I blamed Susan for my heavy drinking, saying that if she was more supportive, I wouldn't drink so much. But I was just trying to cover up and shift the blame. I was wrong, and I'm grateful that Susan forgave me. As Christians, we must learn to take responsibility for our actions and not blame God for our mistakes.
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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