We often hear people in church circles, people talking about generational curses. But let us really take a look at what is going on behind the scenes.
Often times people have a tendency to give credence to things that are not exactly deserving of the credentials being handed out.
When it comes to the idea of generational curses, many of us have been taught with the following ideology in mind as to how we can define generational curses.
– Is there a family history of this thing such as alcoholism, prostitution, drug abuse, or spouse abuse? This usually is hinted at as being a genetic mutation of some sort that has been inherited. With this being said, let’s take a look at how this may or may not play out according to scripture.

First, this is what the prophet Ezekiel had to say about such an issue:
Ezekiel 18:20
The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

He clearly states in so many words that the iniquity/sins of the father are NOT passed down to the children. To go a step further, it is also written that we all will give an accounting of our own sins when we stand before The Almighty. So if we are accountable for our own sins; where does the idea of “generational curses” fall into play?

Before we delve into that, let us ask a simple question; “Is there such a thing as a sin gene?”
No, there isn’t. However, because of the fall of Adam, death passed upon all men by the way of sin.

People have to realize that, yes, there are such things as “generational curses.” The Old Testament gives up more than enough examples of such curses being pronounced on people, blood-lines, and so forth by God. However, there have been instances of where cursed blood-lines found redemption, but there have never been a “genetic” passing down of curses. Even if children are born with defects and deformities, it doesn’t mean that they are cursed.

When people did not understand diseases and disabilities, the “go to” method of identification was to call it a demon. So, if your child was born with Autism, or some debilitating physical deformity, the thought process would be that someone in that bloodline was cursed, and passed it on. And it has manifested itself as a demon.

I am reminded of when Jesus came upon the blind man who was born that way. When the disciples saw him, they immediately jumped to the conclusion that either this man, or his parents had sinned, thus causing his condition. Jesus told them that neither had sinned, and basically that his blindness was not a product sin, but existed so that the Father could be glorified.

As we step back for a bit of discussion of this topic, let us keep in mind the scripture in the picture. Jeremiah urged the people to make a decision about who they will choose to serve. But as for him and the members of his household, they had made the conscious decision to serve the Almighty God.

The point here is simple. It is easy for us to find ways to pawn our sin off on something or someone else. But scripture lets us know that when we sin; we are led away by the desires of our own hearts. Therefore, this is why God tells us in his word that all of us will have to stand before him and be accountable for our sins and choices. He gives us all equal playing ground to come to him. My father and mother’s sins are not for me to answer to, therefore my sins are not “generational curses.” My sins are my choices, and by my choices will I be judged. Do you disagree? Let’s talk about it.