Free indeed (2)
In the first part of this study talked about the freedom that Christ gave us to overcome sin, and freedom over any claim that Satan could have against us, including the so-called “generational curses”. Biblical doctrine can’t be defined using portions out of context (being the context of the teaching of verse referred, the chapter, the book, the author, and ultimately, the teaching of the Bible in its entirety). Taking this into consideration we will go over some additional references that are in disagreement with the “doctrine” of generational curses.
First, we must understand that Exodus 20:5-6 closes with the words “but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.” Clearly God implies that its purpose is blessing and not cursing. Those who keep his commandments will receive His mercy, regardless of the sins of their ancestors.
2nd Kings contains an example that shows how God dealt with sin.
But the children of the murderers he did not execute, according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, in which the Lord commanded, saying, “Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor shall children be put to death for their fathers; but a person shall be put to death for his own sin.” – 2 Kings 14:6
The prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel also speak on this subject.
“Yet you say, ‘Why should the son not bear the guilt of the father?’ Because the son has done what is lawful and right, and has kept all My statutes and observed them, he shall surely live. The soul who sins shall die. – Ezekiel 18:19-20
29 In those days they shall say no more: ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, And the children’s teeth are set on edge.’ 30 But every one shall die for his own iniquity… 34 No more shall every man teach his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them, says the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin.” – Jeremiah 31:29-34
Jeremiah puts an end of the matter when he prophesied “they shall say no more” that children can blame their parents for what they are going through, and furthermore, that there will be no longer a dependency on the teachings received from the leaders of their families, but each one will have personal knowledge of God. And if there is any doubt, the verses close with the teaching that God will forgive, and will not remember their sin (a reference to forgiveness through faith in Jesus).
Generational curses cannot exist for believers in Christ, for He delivered us from curse.
Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law. – Galatians 3:13
We must understand that what we may have been taught, or our past or current behavior may have a negative impact on our present. These are not curses from which we cannot free ourselves, for “Christ has made us free indeed” to take the decision to reject such teachings and behaviors.
Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty – 2 Corinthians 3:17
The fact that we are truly free in Christ does not mean we can let our guard down, because the enemy is always ready to attack (we are not ignorant of his schemes – 2 Corinthians 2:11). That is why we are offered instructions on how to have victory.
Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. – James 4:7
Not only God forgives and forgets all sin, but he delivers us from all past bondage, and when we submit to Him we have freedom to reject all wickedness.
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