When we don’t fulfill our responsibilities, it can be tempting to blame religion. While doing so may help us feel better, this approach should not be pursued as it won’t solve anything but just make matters worse.
God was not fooled by any attempts of Pharisees to hide their greed and pride through religiosity; their true motives were obvious to Him. Faking ignorance when engaging in sinful behavior should also not be encouraged.
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2. It’s not in the Bible
People make excuses for sin in various ways. Some blame external forces or their upbringing; others attempt to justify their ungodly conduct by appealing to God as justification for it. This pattern has existed ever since Adam and Eve chose an alibi instead of accepting responsibility for their disobedience.
Manipulating Scripture to justify certain behaviors is not a biblical approach. Scripture exists to teach and guide us, not validate our personal biases. For instance, in Moliere’s play Tartuffe a character named Tartuffe makes an extravagant show of his religiosity in order to gain entry to Orgon’s home and gain control of his wealth, family, and wife; such behavior constitutes sinful conduct no matter one’s religious convictions.
As for excuses for nonbelief in God, these typically consist of convincing others of your viewpoint, blaming others for mistakes, and claiming ignorance. Romans 1:20 notes that there can be no justification for not believing Him because His invisible qualities can be clearly seen throughout creation; Micah 6:8 responds by reminding us to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before Him.
Christians must recognize their sinful natures and refrain from using religion as an excuse, according to Peter. If we do so, he warns, the Lord will judge us accordingly and our souls may suffer eternal punishment. Simply promising food cannot solve hunger issues as this could cause them to neglect responsibilities or take care of other needs instead.
Religion should never be used as an excuse for inaction on social issues such as racial injustice. Some Christians mistakenly view racial discrimination as evidence of evil in the world and turn to their religion for support; this is unacceptable as Christianity does not condone racial inequality or discrimination against marginalized groups – therefore we must work together towards finding solutions instead of hiding behind religion for shelter.
3. It’s not God’s will
Christians have often been misled into thinking God’s will is like an all-knowing Siri that provides step-by-step directions at every point in their lives. Unfortunately, this can be both false and dangerous: those who believe he will answer all their queries this way become confused when He doesn’t. When their questions go unanswered they become discouraged, paralyzed by fear that He must answer every one of them in this manner and begin searching for answers without His permission; others become desperately trying to find God’s will even if this means starting an orphanage or moving far away – perhaps believing He must forgive them their transgressions or their sinful transgressions against him or someone else; while still others become desperate in their efforts trying to find His Will through any means possible — such as starting an orphanage or moving away.
God desires for all of us to be saved, but His plan for us goes much deeper. Some aspects of His sovereign will are revealed through scripture or other events; most remain unknown to us. That doesn’t mean He doesn’t want you to become a missionary in the jungle or remain at home – they may just not be your only options available to you.
If you don’t know God’s will for your life, seek it diligently. Read Scripture and spend time in prayerful silence before Him. Seek guidance from spiritual people who share in His work who can assess if what you’re thinking matches up with His plan for you. As more time is spent with Him, the easier it will become to discern His voice. However, if anything seems contradictory with what’s written in Scripture then do not follow it blindly!
God does not intend for evil or injustice to occur, although He works all things together for good for those who love Him and have been chosen according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). But He doesn’t wish for people to blame their misfortune on Him and claim they deserve it as punishment for being wicked or evil – this would be an unfair and unethical explanation, not fair or just for victims themselves and not right either.
4. It’s not a sin
People often attempt to justify sin because it’s easier than accepting responsibility for their actions. This human trait dates back to Adam and Eve in Eden when they tried to pass blame by eating from the Tree of Knowledge; Pharisees in the Bible used similar strategies in order to cover up their evil and use God’s grace for sinful activities; ultimately God won’t forgive our wrongdoing unless we take responsibility and repent of it ourselves.
People may use religion and spirituality as an excuse for many different types of sinful behavior, from lying to protect themselves or their belongings – like Moliere’s impostor in Tartuffe – to misusing Scripture (by quoting Jesus or other sources) in order to deflect criticism of their behaviors; an example being using scripture against its intended meaning such as using it justify homosexual behavior outside marriage, using religious pride or idolatry against its words as justification – this misuse is idolatry in its essence!
Manipulating Scripture can be dangerous and lead to a lifetime of sin. Apostle Peter warned about those who twist Scripture to condone sin: “Some men have corrupted and taken away from the Word of God our dear Lord and Savior by turning it into a lie and teaching things which are not so” (2 Peter 3:16). Therefore, it’s essential that you carefully assess your conscience and habits to see if you’re using God as an excuse to commit any kind of wrongdoing in any form – if this is indeed happening, make necessary changes immediately – otherwise allow Holy Spirit conviction to show its effects upon you convicted by conviction of guilt from conviction of wrongdoing by conviction alone!
If this is the case for you, continue living by faith in Christ and keeping His commandments. Don’t allow your OCD and its peculiar impulses prevent you from fulfilling God’s plan for your life; trust that He will speak through clearer means in future that won’t get misinterpreted as compulsive behavior.
