But Adam did not wish to say, "I sinned," but said rather the contrary of this and placed the blame for the transgression upon God Who created everything "very good," saying to Him, "The woman whom Thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree and I ate." And after him she also placed the blame upon the serpent, and they did not wish at all to repent and, falling down before the Lord God, beg forgiveness of Him. For this, God banished them from Paradise, as from a royal palace, to live in this world as exiles. (John Climacus)

Another is usually to blame. My intention was good. It was the influence of another or of circumstance that led me to act badly or fail to act.

But however much the serpent may have tempted, it was my choice. Repentance begins in accepting my personal role in the outcome.

I must recognize my contributions, accept responsibility for my action or inaction, ask forgiveness, accept forgiveness, and apply the lessons learned to future decisions.