Genesis 3:8 And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden. 9 And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?
As both Adam and Eve reflected upon the deed that was done, bitter recriminations, and bickering took place, as they blamed each other for the errors that brought them down to their present, unfortunate state. But as far as true repentance goes without an intervention by God, that would be furthest thing from their minds.
[Patriarchs & Prophets pp 57] Adam reproached his companion for her folly in leaving his side, and permitting herself to be deceived by the serpent. Adam could neither deny nor excuse his sin; but instead of manifesting penitence, he endeavored to cast the blame upon his wife, and thus upon God Himself.
This brings us to the very first instruction on how one is to appropriate God’s gift of repentance, when sins have been committed. The first step in true repentance is to take full responsibility for our actions, even if we were persuaded and encouraged by others to do wrong. Circumstances, and the hereditary factors are not to be blamed, and neither is the devil, for persons often blame him wrongfully for things, which, in some cases, he had nothing to do with directly.
Psalms 51:1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!