Take Responsibility
by Joyce Meyer - posted May 05, 2015
The man replied, "It was the woman you gave me who gave me the fruit, and I ate it." Then the LORD God asked the woman, "What have you done?" "The serpent
deceived me," she replied. "That's why I ate it." Genesis 3:12–13 NLT
Excuses have been used by humans to avoid responsibility since time began. After Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, Adam blamed Eve (and God for giving him Eve), then Eve blamed the devil. People make excuses for their sin all the time instead of simply admitting it, confessing it, and asking God to forgive them for it.
Excuses can easily become lies, causing us to break the commandment that tells us not to lie (see Exodus 20:16). When we make excuses, we are lying to ourselves, to God, and to others. You can easily find a reason for every error, but it is better to take responsibility for your actions. Remember: The Truth will set you free (John 8:32).
Power Thought: I do not make excuses; I am honest in my speech and take responsibility for my actions.
From the book the book Power Thoughts Devotional by Joyce Meyer.
by Joyce Meyer - posted May 05, 2015
deceived me," she replied. "That's why I ate it." Genesis 3:12–13 NLT
Excuses have been used by humans to avoid responsibility since time began. After Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, Adam blamed Eve (and God for giving him Eve), then Eve blamed the devil. People make excuses for their sin all the time instead of simply admitting it, confessing it, and asking God to forgive them for it.
Excuses can easily become lies, causing us to break the commandment that tells us not to lie (see Exodus 20:16). When we make excuses, we are lying to ourselves, to God, and to others. You can easily find a reason for every error, but it is better to take responsibility for your actions. Remember: The Truth will set you free (John 8:32).
Power Thought: I do not make excuses; I am honest in my speech and take responsibility for my actions.
From the book the book Power Thoughts Devotional by Joyce Meyer.
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