Excuses, Excuses ..........

Excuses, Excuses

“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,” Romans 1:20

There is one “factory” that has been operating since the beginning of time at full capacity with no shut downs or work stoppages. Its products have been used throughout the world, and thanks to continuous upgrades and innovations, its products continue to be the all time best sellers. Welcome to the excuse factory!

Adam invented this product when he said the woman made him do it, and to this day, blaming others has been the excuse of choice by zillions of people for zillions of mistakes and shortcomings.

Psychiatrists will blame parents for emotionally scarring us, spouses will blame each other for causing the divorce, and parents will blame teachers as the cause of their “little darlings’” misbehavior. We blame our bosses, our coaches, our neighbors, our pastors, and even our best friends.

Books have been written about the excuses given traffic cops as excuses for speeding. “Hurrying to get to a rest room” and “trying to get to a gas station before I run out of gas” are a couple of my favorites.

God says that we are without excuse for not knowing Him and entering into a saving relationship with Him by receiving Jesus Christ.

God does not want our excuses. He wants a broken spirit and a contrite heart. Only when we confess and take ownership of our sins, instead of trying to excuse them, can we find that forgiveness that brings salvation that gives us an excuse for heaven.

We need to remember that God’s excuse window is closed, but His forgiveness counter is always open on the avenue of true sorrow and repentance.


Father, help me to quit hiding behind excuses and walk in the light of Your love. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Chris at Prestige Auto Sales in Ocala Florida

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