Blaming God
Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God.”
James 1:13
It is bad enough to blame our parents, peers, or circumstances for our sins, but it is far worse to blame God. I read about a person on a weight-loss program who bought some doughnuts. When asked why, he implied that it was God’s fault, because He had opened up a parking place right in front of the bakery just as he was driving by.
In the book Exodus 32, we read of how the high priest, Aaron, supervised the making of a golden image for worship. This resulted in the death of 3,000 Israelites and brought a terrible plague on the nation. Instead of repenting immediately and taking responsibility as the leader, Aaron first blamed the people, saying they had put such pressure on him that he had no choice. Then he went even further and lied. He said that all he did was throw the gold into the melting pot, and the image of a calf mysteriously appeared (Ex 32:24).
Moses rejected Aaron’s excuse. He confronted his brother with his sin and then prayed for him (Deuteronomy 9:20). We can be sure that the Israelites who acknowledged their guilt were forgiven. But God judged the sin, and many died.
When you do wrong, take the blame. Do not look for scapegoats. Most importantly, do not blame God.
Read
Exodus 32:15-29.
Prayer
Father God, When I am in the wrong, help me to except it, and where I can to put things right, and avoid blaming others. In Christ's name, I pray. Amen.
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