Stop blaming God for things

"In all of this, Job did not sin by blaming God."      Job 1:22  NLT

When things begin to go wrong in our lives, it is so easy to blame others. This can be especially true as far as God is concerned. We may have prayed about a certain thing, but God, doesn't appear to have listened or done anything about it. Many times there is a tendency to blame other people for our bad choices. What may have seemed a good idea at the time, may have turned out bad and instead of looking at the one who made the choice - yourself, you can end up blaming others.

Job didn't do this and let's face it, He had more things happen to him than the average human being. He never once blamed God, in fact scripture tells us that:

'Job stood up and tore his robe in grief. Then he shaved his head and fell to the ground to worship.' Job 1:20. Even though he had lost his wealth, children and his health, he would not blame God at all and felt that he must bow before the Lord to worship Him.

Job couldn't understand what was happening to him but he never once contemplated blaming God. He also never felt that this had happened because of his sin as three of his friends had mentioned. They were adamant that there was sin in his life that was the cause of all of this pain and suffering. They tried to persuade him to repent as his sin was the reason for all of this. But suffering is not always a direct result of personal sin. Satan was the cause of all of this and God allowed him to test Job's resilience and faithfulness. He did so and tried to drive a wedge between Job and God.

God does allow Satan to test us. And when he does, he uses his scheming and ability to convince us that someone else is the reason behind all of what has happened to us. You may have had this happen to you. It may very well be true that such a person is causing you so much pain but, Satan is the one that is behind it all. So be wise. 

When you find yourself in such a position, ask God if you are responsible for what is happening because of sin in your life. David had such a problem and wrote in Psalm 139:23-24:

'Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.'

This is a good way to clarify whether you are to blame for what has happened and it gives you the opportunity to put it right, if you are.

Just be aware that Satan doesn't like you. and when he sees you being successful for God, he will try and take you out. But don't lose your hope or your faith by worrying about it all. It is an attack from Satan's kingdom but is only temporary because he can't stand very long before God. So stand tall in the righteousness that Jesus has given you and you will come through this with victory.

Copyright 2025 Grahame Howard. 

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now
Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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