BLAME GAME
Genesis 3
Vs. 1: “Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, ‘Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden?’”
Genesis 3
Vs. 1: “Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, ‘Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden?’”
This glimpse of Eden should tell us much about heaven. And it tells us a lot about earth. God made everything perfect, and it was all good in His sight. He created everything—from the heavens to the smallest gnat. Everything was wonderful! Think about the word “wonderful.” It means full of wonder. Our earth is full of wonder, don’t you think?
Imagine the woman’s reaction when a snake spoke to her. She didn’t freak out—in fact, she wasn’t even scared of the snake. Did humans have that relationship with every animal when living in Eden?
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner was at their fingertips. They didn’t even have to wash the poison and pollution off the fruit before eating. Can you contrast further about perfect wonderful Eden and earth today?
As is usually the case when something is perfect and wonderful—disaster strikes.
The first disaster came the same way it strikes today.
The blame game is the oldest game in history. After God confronted Adam and Eve about where they were—why they were dressed in fig-leaf clothes, the finger pointing began.
Adam blamed Eve, claiming, “She gave me the fruit.” He knew God’s command, but was tempted by his wife’s innocent suggestion, “Look how good it looks, take one bite.” He knew the consequences of disobedience, but ate the fruit anyway.
Eve pointed to the serpent, blaming him, “He made me eat the fruit.” But the serpent did not have the power to make her weak and reckless. She knew the deal, but chose unwisely and disobeyed God.
The attraction for the forbidden was not the serpent’s fault—even though it was his plan. The grief and pain that came to Adam and Eve was deserved. Choosing between God’s will and our own wishes continues today.
Take Home Nugget
Feeble attempts to make someone else the bad guy can make us feel better about our mistakes. But momentary justification does not compare to the satisfaction of following God’s playbook.
Lead my every thought, word, and deed
Lord. Provide me truth on which I’ll feed.
Stop me from hurting others by my greed.
Plant a goal of pleasing You as my life’s seed.
J.D. Griffith
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