"There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, "Thy will be done," and those to whom God says, in the end, "thy will be done." All who are in Hell, choose it. Without that self-choice, there could be no Hell. No soul that seriously and constantly desires joy will ever miss it. Those who seek find. Those who knock, it is open." C.S. Lewis, "The Great Divorce"Two words that desribe the effect of sin and our great need for salvation:1. BLAMEGenesis 3:11-12 NIVPsalm 51:3-4Genesis 3:13The search for a scapegoat is the easiest of all hunting expeditions."-Dwight D. Eisenhower2. CONSEQUENCEGenesis 3:14-15Genesis 3:16Romans 6:23Genesis 3:22-24THERE is HOPE in the story:Genesis 3:22-24APPLICATION:God has gifted us with Free Will.We have the CHOICE to FOLLOW God or RUN from God.Sin will lead us away from God's love and point us to blame others and God for our mistakes.Jesus in His mercy has come to cleanse us of our wrong doings and restore our broken relationship with our Heavenly Father.Make the good choice today! Choose Jesus by opening your heart and life to His love and grace.Prayer for today: God, I am a sinner who needs Your forgiveness. I realize that I have sinned against You and You alone. I am tired of putting the blame on others and especially sorry for blaming You for my circumstances. I choose to turn from my ways and receive Your way! I confess that Jesus died for all of my sins--PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE on the cross at Calvary. I believe that He rose from the dead on the third day just like the Scriptures said He would. Thank You for Your comlete forgiveness and restoration through Jesus. Amen.