The man replied, “It was the woman you put here with me—she gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate it.” The Lord God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” Genesis 3:12-13

Projection is simply the act of blaming others. It is a rejection of responsibility, a refusal to take ownership. After sinning, after defying the command and crossing the boundary, Adam and Eve did not directly take responsibility for their actions. One blamed the woman, who in turn blamed the serpent. We sometimes behave this way too. You made a mistake, knowingly and willingly, yet you blame someone else.

In a certain way, the serpent is guilty, but it only “tempted.” We often blame others, attributing all fault to demons and Satan. Know this: they will never push you to the limit (1 Corinthians 10:13). It was your choice to listen to them.

Satan is like a drug dealer who comes to sell his product. He uses strong arguments, he advertises his product well, and he is so convincing that he can easily seduce you. But in no case will he force your hand. He won’t be the one to take the money out of your wallet.

Did a friend suggest you go out drinking all night? Did a man or woman ask you to sleep with them? You accepted their propositions. Once the act is done and guilt sets in, to avoid your responsibilities and not face reality, you project…

This text is an excerpt from the book “THE WEIGHT OF GUILT” written by Joseph KUDIANANA.

We invite you to read the following article, “Decide to Forgive Yourself and Others.“

THE PROJECTION