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MM014 "The Blame Game" (Gen. 3:11-13)

• Dr. Bobby J. Boles • Season 1 • Episode 14

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MM014 “The Blame Game”
Genesis 3:11-13

Mighty Moment is walking through the entire Bible story.  This is episode #14 and is part of the "Genesis" series.  This episode is based on Genesis 3:11-13.

This episode (MM014 "The Blame Game) explores the blame game.  From Adam and Eve to today, humans like to blame others for their sins and bad choices.  We examine personal responsibility and accountability before God for our actions. Also explored is an ultimate judgment coming for each person.  Lastly, we will understand that we do not need to fear the judgment for there is hope… we can have an advocate in the process.

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Welcome to Mighty Moment, where it only takes a moment to have a mighty encounter with God. Our speaker, Dr Bobby J Bowles, is guiding us on a transformative exploration of the scriptures from Genesis to Revelation as he brings to life the incredible and fascinating stories of the Bible. We pray that you are encouraged and spiritually strengthened, so let's turn our hearts and minds to the Word as we prepare for today's journey of discovery. Here's Dr Bobby with today's Mighty Moment, the.

Dr. Bobby J. Boles:

Blame Game.

Dr. Bobby J. Boles:

In our last episode together, entitled Specific Judgments, we examined God's punishments that he placed upon the serpent, satan, the woman and the man after Adam and Eve's sin of eating the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. We looked at God's banishment of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden and also, for their own good, he prevented them from eating of the Tree of Life in their fallen state. Also, we discussed how Adam and Eve, like no one else on earth, had to observe the negative effects of sin. They had known perfection and had to watch the death and decay of creation for almost a thousand years to watch the death and decay of creation for almost a thousand years. In this episode entitled the Blame Game, we look at how Adam and Eve responded to God when he confronted them after their sin. When God asked them about why they had disobeyed, they quickly blamed others for their own actions. We will explore personal responsibility for our bad choices, accountability before God and, finally, the hope we have in Christ as our advocate. The key Bible passage for this episode is Genesis, chapter 3, verses 11 to 13, and all scriptures in this episode will be in the New International Version. And he said who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from? The man said the woman you put here with me. She gave me some fruit from the tree and I ate it. Then the Lord. God said to the woman what is this you have done? The woman said the serpent deceived me and I ate.

Dr. Bobby J. Boles:

The blame game begins very quickly after sin. In Genesis 3.12, we see Adam's immediate response when confronted by God. It reads the woman you put here with me. She gave me some fruit from the tree and I ate it. Adam not only blames Eve, but subtly implicates God himself, emphasizing that God gave him this woman, this faulty woman who had made him sin. Eve, in turn, does not take responsibility either. She follows suit, either she follows suit and in verse 13 she says the serpent deceived me and I ate. Eve, like Adam, seeks to shift blame away from herself. She also is, in essence, blaming God because he had made the serpent. How quickly the dominoes begin to fall when confronted by God. Adam and Eve's responses set a precedent for human behavior. Adam blames Eve and indirectly implicates God, while Eve points the finger at the serpent.

Dr. Bobby J. Boles:

This moment marks the beginning of humanity's tendency to avoid personal responsibility, showcasing how quickly sin distorts our perspective and our relationships. As author and pastor John Piper notes, the essence of sin is shifting blame away from ourselves and onto someone else, even God. Today we live in a culture of victimhood. Many people refuse to accept responsibility, instead blaming their parents, schools, churches or governments for their problems. In contemporary society we see similar patterns Politicians blaming opponents for failed policies, celebrities blaming the media for personal scandals. Students blaming teachers for poor grades personal scandals. Students blaming teachers for poor grades.

Dr. Bobby J. Boles:

Psychologist Dr Jordan Peterson observes there's a responsibility in being a person. It's more than just taking up space where air would be. Throughout scripture, we see this pattern of blaming others as well, not just here, with Adam and Eve. Here are a few examples Saul blames the people for his disobedience. Aaron blames the Israelites for the golden calf. The Pharisees blame their ancestors for their own hard-heartedness. The tendency to shift blame has persisted throughout human history, from the biblical times to the present day. This pattern reveals a deep-seated human inclination to protect oneself at the expense of truth and personal growth.

Dr. Bobby J. Boles:

Scripture consistently teaches the principle of individual accountability. The principle of individual accountability. Each person is responsible for their own actions and cannot shift blame to others or external circumstances. This biblical truth challenges us to examine our own hearts and behaviors, recognizing that we ultimately answer to God for our choices. Ezekiel 18.20 says the one who sins is the one who will die. The child will not share the guilt of the parent, nor will the parent share the guilt of the child.

Dr. Bobby J. Boles:

The Apostle Paul emphasizes personal responsibility in Galatians 6.5. For each one should carry their own load. For each one should carry their own load. The Greek word here for load is fortion, which means a personal burden or obligation. We can't use the excuse. The devil made me do it. The blame ultimately lies with us.

Dr. Bobby J. Boles:

Embracing personal accountability requires self-reflection and honesty. It involves a willingness to examine our motives, admit our faults and take ownership of our actions. This process, while often challenging, leads to personal growth, improved relationships and spiritual maturity. Romans 14.12 declares so. Then each of us will give an account of ourselves to God. This personal accountability requires honest self-examination with the Holy Spirit and a willingness to admit our faults. Taking responsibility for our actions can be liberating. As Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl wrote, between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.

Dr. Bobby J. Boles:

Breaking the cycle of blame requires conscious effort. It starts with recognizing our tendency to blame and choosing a different response. As psychologist Dr Henry Cloud puts it, we change our behavior when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of changing. Accountability can be a powerful tool for personal growth. In Proverbs 27.17, we read as iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. By allowing others to hold us accountable, we can grow in character and maturity. Character and maturity Learning to say I was wrong or I'm sorry without qualification can be transformative as well. It's not just about the words, but about the heart attitude behind them. As CS Lewis wisely noted, humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less. To break free from the cycle of blame and the blame game, we must first recognize our tendencies to shift responsibility. Embracing accountability and learning to admit when we're wrong and cultivating humility these are the key steps in the process. As we practice these habits, we create opportunities for personal growth and more authentic relationships with others and with God.

Dr. Bobby J. Boles:

The Bible teaches that a day of judgment awaits everyone. On this day, each person will stand before God to give an account of their life, account of their life. 2 Corinthians 5.10 tells us that a judgment day is coming, for we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. This judgment applies to everyone, regardless of status, wealth, pedigree, position or belief. In this judgment, god doesn't ignore our sin or pretend the law doesn't exist. God does not excuse our sin away or find someone else to blame. Unlike us, god doesn't play the blame game. He calls us to account for our actions. While this reality can be sobering, it's important to understand that God does not abandon us in the process. He offers a way for redemption. While God's justice is perfect and unbending for sure, he provides a way for us to stand before Him and be found innocent through the blood of Jesus Christ.

Dr. Bobby J. Boles:

2 Corinthians 5.21 tells us what Jesus did for us, in that God made him, who had no sin, to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 1 John 2.1 offers this comforting truth of God. 1 John 2.1 offers this comforting truth no-transcript. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, jesus Christ the Righteous One. Despite the reality of judgment, believers have a profound hope in Christ. We have nothing to fear, although we stand before a thorough judgment that does not miss a thing. Jesus serves as our advocate before the Father, and His righteousness becomes ours through faith. This truth allows us to approach God's judgment seat with confidence, not based on our own merits, but on the finished work of Christ. Romans 8.1 says Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. We do not stand alone at the judgment. We stand before God with our advocate, jesus. We don't deny our sin or blame others, but we confess our faults and trust in Christ's finished work, claiming his gift of grace.

Dr. Bobby J. Boles:

Rc Sproul said the gospel is this we are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet, at the very same time, we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope. In conclusion, the blame game which began in the Garden of Eden continues to be a struggle for humanity today. However, as believers, we are called to a higher standard of personal responsibility and accountability. While we must face the reality of judgment, we have hope in Christ. He is our advocate advocate. By embracing responsibility and resting in God's grace, we can break free from the cycle of blame and grow in Christlikeness. From Adam and Eve's first attempt to shift blame to our modern culture of victimhood, the blame game has been a persistent human problem. This devotional explored the biblical call to personal responsibility, the reality of divine judgment and the hope we have in Christ. It challenged us to break free from the cycle of blame and embrace accountability and to rest in the grace of God.

Dr. Bobby J. Boles:

Friends, in our next episode entitled the Cosmic Matrix, we will look at the origin of evil. We want to go to the actual beginning of sin. Where did it come from? Why was it allowed? Who is Satan and who are the players in this cosmic battle between good and evil? Why do bad things happen to good people? I hope you've enjoyed our time together and I pray you have a mighty moment with God today. Be blessed.

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