Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Alex Buabeng-Korsah
TOPIC: EXCUSES WILL NOT STAND BEFORE GOD
THEME SCRIPTURE: “So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.” — Romans 14:12
PREPARATORY QUESTIONS
- What excuse are you repeatedly using to justify disobedience before God?
Humanity has been hiding behind excuses since Eden.
Adam blamed Eve. Eve blamed the serpent. Saul blamed the people. Aaron blamed the congregation. Excuses are the language of rebellion, trying to escape responsibility.
But excuses do not impress God.
One day, every human being will stand before Him stripped of image, reputation, titles, achievements, and religious performance. On that day, nobody will explain away sin. Nobody will manipulate the truth. Nobody will shift blame onto parents, culture, trauma, friends, pastors, or society. Nobody!
You will answer for yourself.
Many people know exactly what God has told them to stop doing or abandon, yet they continue to negotiate with sin as if partial obedience will satisfy a holy God. They delay repentance, defend compromise, and soften conviction with phrases like: “Nobody is perfect.” “God understands.” “This is just my weakness.” “I’m trying.”
Some Christians pray every day, asking God to forgive them of the same sins. Meanwhile, they keep feeding that very sin destroying them. Stop lying to yourself. Stop playing games with sin.
In 1 Samuel 15:22, the prophet reminded King Saul, “To obey is better than sacrifice.” God is not desperate for your songs, church attendance, or religious activity while you deliberately resist His commands. External worship cannot cover internal rebellion.
The terrifying thing about excuses is that they slowly harden the conscience. What once convicted you now feels normal. You begin defending what God calls wicked. You protect what heaven condemns. You eventually become lukewarm and then cold after.
Excuses are the spiritual fungus for spiritual decay.
But here is the mercy of God: the conviction you’re feeling at the moment is proof that He is calling you back.
If God wanted to destroy you immediately, He wouldn’t warn you repeatedly. Every confrontation from Scripture is an invitation to repent before judgment arrives.
Key Takeaway
Excuses protect sin; repentance destroys it.
So stop making excuses and start making changes. Confess the sin honestly. Tear down the compromise completely. Humble yourself quickly. God gives grace to the repentant, not the defensive. Your excuses cannot save you. But the mercy of Christ still can.
Remain blessed.
FURTHER READING: Romans 14:12; 1 Samuel 15:22–23; Matthew 15:8; James 4:6
Call to Salvation: Today is your day if you have not received salvation by turning over your life to Jesus Christ. Click here to do so.
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU MEDITATE ON THE WORD
- What excuse have you been using to avoid full obedience to God?
- What sin have you repeatedly defended instead of repenting from?
- What practical change must you make immediately?
PRAYER
Lord, strip away every excuse and expose every hidden rebellion in my heart. Give me the humility to take responsibility for my sin and the courage to repent completely. Thank You for Your mercy that still calls me back instead of abandoning me to destruction. Teach me to walk in truth, obedience, and genuine surrender. In Jesus’ precious name, amen.
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Proverbs 19, Psalm 122
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