(Genesis) Genesis 3:10-13
The sermon highlights Adam's failure to take responsibility for his sin, leading to a breakdown in his relationship with God and the consequences of the fall.
J. Vernon McGee discusses the account of Adam and Eve's response to God after their disobedience, emphasizing Adam's fear and shame as he admits to hiding due to his nakedness. McGee highlights that instead of confessing his sin, Adam shifts the blame to Eve, illustrating the human tendency to avoid responsibility. Similarly, Eve blames the serpent, showcasing a pattern of 'passing the buck' rather than owning up to their actions. This sermon reflects on the consequences of the fall and the importance of acknowledging one's sins before God.
Full Transcript
He says, I heard thy voice in the garden, I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself. And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commandest thee that thou should not eat? And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat. The important thing there is not so much that he blamed the woman, or as we'd say in common colloquialism of the day, pass the buck, but there's no confession of sin on his part.
Now we're going to see the judgment of the fall. He will first ask the woman, the Lord, God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat. My, here's some more of that so-called buck passing.
Sermon Outline
- The Fall of Man
- Adam's Response to God
- Adam's Blame Shifting
- Adam's Lack of Confession
Key Quotes
“The important thing there is not so much that he blamed the woman, or as we'd say in common colloquialism of the day, pass the buck, but there's no confession of sin on his part.” — J. Vernon McGee
“My, here's some more of that so-called buck passing.” — J. Vernon McGee
Application Points
- We must take responsibility for our actions and confess our sins to God, rather than blaming others.
- Avoiding accountability and blame-shifting can lead to a breakdown in our relationship with God.
- Confessing sin is essential for restoration and healing in our relationship with God.