The following text is taken from Sermons on Gospel Themes by Charles G. Finney. I got this text from my Bible software MacSword. While I was roaming through some of the eBooks I have downloaded for this program, I came across this book and found the following passage quite intriguing. Intriguing because it is something we all know to be true, intriguing because Finney puts it very clear and plain in an apologetic and logical manner.
When I read this it brought to mind all the times I have “blamed” God for my sins. It is amazing how such a small piece of literature can cause so much thinking. So, without any further hesitation, may I present to you Finney:
I. Every excuse for sin condemns God.
This will be apparent if we consider,
1. That nothing can be sin for which there is a justifiable excuse.
This is entirely self-evident. It therefore needs neither elucidation nor proof.
2. If God condemns that for which there is a good excuse, He must be wrong. This also is self-evident. If God condemns what we have good reason for doing, no intelligence in the universe can justify Him.
3. But God does condemn all sin. He condemns it utterly, and will not allow the least apology or excuse for it. Hence, either there is no apology for it, or God is wrong.
4. Consequently, every excuse for sin charges blame upon God, and virtually accuses Him of tyranny. Whoever pleads an excuse for sin, therefore, charges God with blame.
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