Does God accept excuses

T.W.W. writes about a church situation where a youth pastor molested students.  It appears it took a little time for the church to come to grips with it.  For many, people blame their church for them leaving the faith.  T.W.W. has a history of saying it is the church's fault that people have left it.  If only we had a better church - dryly [ as if the church hasn't ALWAYS been populated by and led by sinners. ]

T.W.W. over the years has posted similar type stories; bottom line, if churches were better people wouldn't leave the faith.

There are actually two problems with this narrative.

The primary one is this;  will God accept excuses for an individual who denies His call?  

Does God ever say, "Yeah, I see; it's somebody's else's fault that you didn't follow after me."  Or are there no excuses for your rejection of God's call.

Secondly:  John 6

Many Disciples Desert Jesus

60 On hearing it, many of his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?”

61 Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, “Does this offend you? 62 Then what if you see the Son of Manascend to where he was before! 63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit[e]and life. 64 Yet there are some of you who do not believe.” For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray him. 65 He went on to say, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless the Father has enabled them.”

66 From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.

Here you have THE PERFECT LEADER and yet people turned away.

So, if you are angry at the church you can blame them for your rejection of the faith.  Rationalize and justify your actions and rejection of the faith.

But I'm thinking God is NOT going to accept your excuse; YOU and only YOU will be held accountable for your decisions.