Can My Life Be Plagued by Generational Sins, Hexes, or Curses?

Ask Pastor John
Episode: 720
Transcript: www.desiringgod.org/interview...

[@tylerfiecke]

Many generations of men in my family have been beleaguered by alcoholism, anger, lust, low character and all that follows those traits I.e. divorces, broken homes, jail, betrayal, physical/verbal abuse and just a lot of pain and suffering. When I became saved one of the callings I felt on my time was to break these chains in my generation. I've made some good progress (actually the Holy Spirit has not me) and I still struggle at times, but I see the path Jesus has turned me towards and my son will be better off, and his son after him and so on. Anyone else struggling with these things remember you aren't alone if you are a Christian you are free from these bonds. Pray, read the scripture and renew your mind daily. Let's all pray for each other for increased faith and to know better our Heavenly Father today, Amen!

[@stickerlady1774]

Ty Fiecke ENCOURAGING Ty

[@nicholas3354]

Ty Fiecke Joy in Christ to you. The Spirit does good through you for the sake of your son. You said you still struggle. Struggle not; believe the promises more fully and be The Spirit more fully for the good sake of your son more full. Now is the chance for good to draw nearest to perfect in Christ. Much Heavenly love.

[@DariaRock1]

Please pray for me that O might not die now of disease and mistakes of my family but instead live for Christ and start a Godly family. Thank you.

[@ibrahimk7510]

I needed that brother

[@robraver]

if you wander away, like I did for a long time, you can behave in very much the same way as either parent. Thats what I noticed. As for spells and stuff? I think they bounce off the Believer, in reality. I dont scoff at witches and such like. I treat them with respect, and hope they eventually find the Light. What is so sad in these days is that the Gifts of the Spirit are not eagerly desired, and if mentioned in some churches...they will stamp them out! years ago I looked at the Occult as an answer to my empty and pathetic life...glad I didnt get far with it. Bumped into the Gospel instead.

[@Dexters.LaBOREatory]

My grandmother, father, mom, and uncles all had serious addictions. My mother was abusive, promiscuous, an addict and a lover of money. Because God loved me first, He directed my steps. By the time that I turned 16 God was a major staple in my life. I talked to Him for HOURS. I was called weird because I wasnt having sex, partying or smoking... I was an outcast. Smh. Thankfully, because of God, I never gave in to peer pressure or temptations. My relationship with God stopped me from being kidnapped and murdered when I was 16. At 20, I had a unknown man who stalked me but God always alerted me when that man was near and he could never gain access to me, thanks to Gods divine protection. Bottom line, I should be dead. But I'm alive because God loves me. For that, I am forever grateful and faithful.

[@jasonnestor7342]

Praise God

[@Tdizzle7775]

Praise the Most High God!

[@kyisakyefaith7293]

Glory be to the most high God in Jesus name 💪

[@FaithfulandTrue949]

Your testimony will encourage many, I pray my first grader will continue to know and grow in Jesus. I pray the Lord sustains me to protect my little one, family of origin are sabotaging and toxic they succeeded in putting my mum in an early grave but it took me over 40 years of bearing with, long suffering, heartbreak and forgiveness to realise if I want to give my child any chance we have to leave all. We have no one but Jesus, Jesus is all we need and the only one I trust. God be glorified, bless you.

[@overcomerinchrist4399]

@UrsTrulyKJ Thank you for sharing your powerful testimony! May our Lord Jesus Christ continue to bless and protect you always and increase your gifts for His glory!

[@vitesseguy]

I think it might be important to add, that God may be warning us here that our sins can strongly effect not only our own souls but also those of our children and hence their children. God through Christ has provided a remedy, but we must not forget that our sins have huge effects on others. Thanks.

[@nicholas3354]

Daniel Elder You are so correct here. I think it went unsaid because it's apparent, but it's often powerful to articulate such things directly. Joy in Christ brother.

[@janekay4147]

I agree...

[@ForeverZoeful]

Amen

[@KrisKight]

I have seen in my own life where the foolishness of my parents rubbed off on me without me even knowing it. As a pagan I had taken on sinful traits that I had learned and was not even conscious of it. I was the proverbial fool and wasn't even aware of it. But the Spirit of God pointed me to Jesus Christ, That was 27 years ago and my life changed from that moment on. I can tell you the truth, if your in any relationship with the fool of the proverbs, whether it be a parent, a spouse, or a grown up child, my heart goes out to you and I know how difficult and frustrating it can be. The only hope the you can have is for the salvation of that person. The proverbial fool is stubborn, arrogant, perverse in that they will twist things you say. They are scoffing mocking abusive people. They love contention and quarrels and they believe that they are always right about everything. They are lovers of self and there are many who sit in churches and have know idea who Jesus Christ is. So pray your head off for these poor souls that God in His grace would redeem them.

[@stickerlady1774]

kris kight AMEN just described tha narcissist right therrrrr

[@nicholas3354]

kris kight All sinners are the fool. Even as we in flesh still have some sin we still have some fool. Some people are more blatant or obvious, but when it's less obvious there is often less hope of dying to it. I'm very glad Jesus saved you. Fear not for the others, He will save them to.

[@heliaalves9062]

Thank you for your comment. We can choose our friends, we have a choice of partner, but we can't choose our family. We just have to walk this journey the best we can and pray.

[@makohughes4893]

Your comment was edifying to me brother, I can so relate. I feel for the fool too.

[@baddiezone]

That’s so true , especially because god says to “ honor” your parents so when they act opposite from right, you can definitely become influenced by their dark nature and this can make you feel so crazy. Some people are unfortunately exhausted by their parents prideful nature, that they give out and they just allow themselves to be influenced by it . Hopefully, when god comes to them through spirit and tell them that is not the way , they change 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@heliaalves9062]

"Nobody is trapped in their father's sins or their own sins" Thank you for that, I needed to hear that today.

[@a-sheepof-christ9027]

@max marrero atleast someone knows his Bible. I have suffered greatly before I could even function, not being able to die, but being crushed and used, pushed aside and having failed in every single way in life. Whatever I touch goes to waste without fault of my own: it has always been this way. Curse the day I was born. Let it be darkened. Woe to those God has found no favor with. Woe to them.

[@benwhite6827]

As a man thinks so he is, focus on the perfect finished of Jesus and you identity in him and how the father sees you in him, read Colosians Repent "meaning return to Grace for he is Good, and Renounce the lies and stand in the truth, you are an instrument of Glory not wrath child of God, if you have received salvation by faith alone, God Bless

[@theodoreritola7641]

what must a man do to be saved ?

[@amanda8399]

I understand it as "learned behavior". I see it played out in alcoholic family members and children that were raised by drug addicts.😪

[@janekay4147]

Exactly

[@gabriellecampbell9127]

Wow, thank you! I have to forgive the incorrect teaching I’ve received and take it upon myself to dive deeper into the word. The gospel is simply love and we don’t have to make it complicated

[@chrystalstewart5519]

Amen thats why we need to read.....

[@lawrenceturner7695]

The gospel is love and judgment. Do not let this falling away from God's truth deceive you into thinking you can circumvent the fulfillment of the Law by the teaching of Jesus the Christ. You cannot justify male/female transformation into what science and pop culture has deemed progress. Nor can culture's or nations justify war by using righteous rhetoric. Lust was, is, and will be mankind downfall without acknowledging its long term consequence on all who try to justify it as righteousness. Continued lust bring sin, and unrepentant sin bring death. If this were not true, then why is Jesus the Christ returning for His righteous seed to reign and judge the wicked. God is love, but His created humanity is not. We , like the angels has to earn our eternity.🌅🤔✝️

[@timohy55]

This has been a question of mine for a long time. I have been blessed by this. Thank you John.

[@Bob66]

Please PRAY that GOD prospers me & allows me to remain in the house my mom willed to me!

[@gmac8586]

With regards to the family with the dying child who thought they were cursed, my family and I personally went through tragedy after tragedy for years. I cried to the Lord and He's given me some answers. When in pain, we ask many questions. Are we cursed? Are we being punished? Does God still love us? Are we being tested? I had so many questions. God answered me, "all of the above". In the thick of it, when l began to doubt God's love, God reassured me in that He disciplines the children He loves. (Hebrews 12:7). Sometimes hardship is to strengthen us and/or will be used by God for good. (Genesis 50:19, Romans 8:28.) Sometimes, we will never know why a bad thing happened and we may be innocent. Look at Job. But God will use it to make us stronger and so we can comfort those who suffer after us.

[@staceyshaw564]

I have also wondered about this for a long time. I appreciate you taking the time to post this.

[@kimberleerivera7062]

Thank you very much John Piper!

[@cls5258]

So many need to hear this...

[@themastersvoice8636]

My God! How much we must be thankful to God for such faithful men of God who faithfully walks with God though many hypocritical teachers are around. How clearly this man of God teaches. Be must acknowledge and value such, lest we neglect them and go after deceptions.

[@maryrakes1178]

Great message , thank you ❤️🙌

[@chrystalstewart5519]

Amen!!!! You said it right only through Christ can we be saved. Not in under ourselves.. But through Christ.. Beautiful brother. Love you brother.

[@chrisperera1117]

@Chrystal Stewart, Can you change your profile picture because a picture like that can be very tempting to people to sin

[@brusselsprout5851]

Thank you for these presentations

[@charlynesimms9451]

Thank you. That makes me feel much better ❤️

[@kyisakyefaith7293]

Am blessed pastor , may the lord God bless you mightily because i feel relieved

[@BB-dk3fd]

Amen... Thank you pastor John!

[@tafadzwamunezvenyu7623]

powerful. Thank you Jesus

[@kyliehaggland9715]

Thank you Pastor

[@debg9190]

Thank you Pastor John for sound, biblical teaching. 🙏💖

[@theodoreritola7641]

What must a man do to be saved?

[@carolinestrotman8103]

Praise the Lord!!!!!

[@foolishdrunk2181]

We now know that words, thoughts, attitudes can last a hundred years after we die. Even an old man, strong in the lord, can still suffer from abuse done in his infancy.

[@wolfman6649]

How do we know that words, thoughts, and attitudes can last a hundred years after we die?

[@truthseekermd593]

@@wolfman6649 We know because of reading and learning about history and the word of God, both of which document people's words, thoughts, and attitudes hundreds and even thousands of years ago.

[@qdllc]

From people I know who have worked in "deliverance" ministries.... Generational curses, etc. DO EXIST is the sense that the sins of your parents, grandparents, etc. can invite demonic forces into the household. This, in turn, can lead to spiritual afflictions for those in the home and blood descendants. The good news is that Jesus can break these chains. Many who are afflicted don't even realize they have issues that were invited into their lives by the actions of their parents or grandparents.

[@Hoodwinkedist]

Amen! Agreed. 👏🏾

[@khappy1286]

I have lived this out and had much healing from prayer and deliverance. I was very gifted and successful when young. Then all of a sudden all kinds of bizarre things happened. It was generational. As I confessed generatiinal sins my life changed and is still changing.

[@jamesjedrziewski6004]

qdllc where can I find evidence of this in the Bible?

[@Hoodwinkedist]

@@jamesjedrziewski6004 www.openbible.info/topics/generational_curses Hope this helps!

[@chrystalstewart5519]

Only if one does not believe in Christ turns away from Christ is he under any sin. But through Christ there is no curse. It has been taken away nailed on the cross. Christ has taken away curses. Thats what the word says. They can not opperate under the Power of Christ. Generational curse is sin.. Sinwas taken by Christ and Christ alone. Pray stay close to Christ believe him.

[@hughbert1347]

Do the normal principles apply to what you preach even if ancient iniquity is involved or was involved long ago? i.e. the dark arts / arcane magic

[@ivan_paul77music]

I think it will become clearer the phenomenon of the father's sins passed on to his children when you look at it from the stand point of human relationships. The concept of internalized behaviours should throw in some light in that spiritual issue. Depending on where we place our deepest convictions (our "leaning on" in other words) our inclinations, thus, will take form. Our convictions usually take shape from experiences but my mistery is this: we don't only experience pleasure and pleasurable moments. We experience understanding and forms of thought. Anything that we understand (might be for good or for bad depending on the kind of understanding that we are holding) we start to experience [Genesis 3: 3-7]. So it leaves me with dozens of questions but the most important ones for me at the moment is on the nature of our moral inclinations. In light of the discussion of the topic in the video, our inclinations also depend on where we have our minds in the moment of facing and probably internalizing such conducts (in our parents in this case). The way we face such circumstances I could say. It, in the long run, could determine the effect it might have on our form of being. How God's Spirit may be revealed in the protection or "guarding" of our minds (hearts) is something that should interest anyone willing to discern who God is and His role in preserving people in faith. Of course to experience God and his greatness and kindness none of this is necesary. Just a pure and willing heart (He also conceeds that). But it is an interesting subject none-the-less. I know this is a public forum so take note that this is not for confusion. Just a personal inquiry.

[@nicholas3354]

Ivan Serrano If a pure and willing heart were "required" none would be saved. A pure and willing heart is given so we may enjoy All Divine Truth. Given is not required. I like your comment, I'm being a stickler but rightly so as it's key to remember that nothing is required and all is given and nothing is achieved save what The Lord does for His own glory. Blessed love to you in Jesus name.

[@johnduncan7484]

I think the problem is the "doctrine" of Consequence. God will FULLY forgive, but the consequences...

[@caseyweimer675]

Read your Bible daily.. talk to the Father our Lord 🙏 daily...The Holy Spirit will consume and guide you...it is truly amazing!!! GOD 🙏 bless everyone.. Don't be left behind

[@servantofjesus7050]

Thank you.

[@chand5783]

Important question.....

[@ethantheezrahite5917]

Pastor John, you've quoted Galatians 3.13 saying that Christ redeemed us from every curse, but the quoted text says "curse of the law". It seems that text refers to a specific curse of law which was also explained in verse 10 "Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things that are written in the book of the law, to do them.”. Please let me know how this specific curse can be extended in order to believe that is related to every curse. Thank you. Your answer is much appreciated!

[@JaviLpz116]

So simple. Christ is everything. No need to break generational curses, do not listen any superstition.

[@NguniPrince]

My ancestors and relatives made alters with demons and spirits. Those spirits have preyed on my family and seeker to destroy us. Hiding and using my relatives to pursue their goals. God revealed this to my immediate family. We have seen with our own eyes his protection from the agents of evil. Glory be to God. Who has liberated my family. I pray the rest of my family defeats and break free from these demons. I used to have atheist thoughts. But I have witnessed and experienced the power of God in my life and my sisters lives. They is no greater power or love. We are not worthy. But he loves and fights for us. These generational curse exist. Hence why these demons claim my family. But once you accept Jesus Christ. Regardless of how imperfect you are. You will be saved.

[@plumberphil5321]

Clearly " those who hate me " are unbelievers . Christ took my curse . Unless I'm an unbeliever . Then Gods curse is in me. This isn't something I can remove .

[@RenewalCreations]

Don't know how to explain or word this well, but didn't Christ take every curse upon his body on the cross, so how therefore can we experience a curse pronounced by God (the father's sins will be on your children) if Christ took every curse and we accept him by faith?

[@tessalogan586]

YES MY DAD WAS EMOTIONALLY TROUBLED😭👥🍺🚽🆚 very sad.

[@powdapuff77]

Amen.

[@TheAlienPunker]

Amen

[@mcr5577]

I have a question. If Cain and Abel were the 3rd and 4th people on earth. Who was Cain afraid of ?

[@damianwhite9058]

Your hair looks scrumptious Pastor Johnathon

[@thebigdinosaur4034]

What about children of divorced parents?

[@brendaleverick3655]

The captioning is faulty. Wrong words get printed out that sound like correct words in a sentence. This should be corrected.

[@Christina_320]

I totally feel like there is a hex or curse on me in a couple different ways. Relational and Financial. I’ll be 40 coming up in a few years and I am single and God hasn’t brought me anyone. No matter how much I pray and fast etc. it’s no use 🤷🏻‍♀️ Financially, I am always struggling. I pray and love, confess and repent and try so hard but it seems like nothing gives man... ☹️ So discouraging... so what is so wrong ?!

[@defcon1africa676]

I think we are screwed. As an illegit I'm going through the EXACT same thing. It's annoying and at the same time hopeless.hopeless when you realize there is nothing you can do about it.

[@mdf6774]

The Lord may be working in your life in areas you might not even know. I heard a sermon once that spoke on praying for God to work in our life for a spouse or money. When our eyes are focused on one area where God can work, we lose sight of other areas he may be working. In times when I struggle I picture myself looking straight ahead saying God where are you I don’t see you, but actually he’s behind me, purifying my life I jsut couldn’t see because I was stuck looking one way. I was praying for a verse to attach, Matthew 13 came to mind

[@Dexters.LaBOREatory]

Your first mistake, thinking that God is a genie. The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, therefore, you are probably suffering now because you think of Him as a magic genie rather than a all powerful God that is to be feared. Reframe your relationship with Him. Wisdom should be your goal and "things, husband, money, success, kids, wealth etc" should be the byproduct of said Wisdom not the goal.

[@drezhilarasi]

BUT HEAR DAVID MIDDLETON,WHAT HE SAYS ON THIS

[@user-bz5tz6mx1q]

Only I know we are DOA. No further punishment but can be turned around if lead toward God. Jesus comes to rescue because God is patient and full of mercy. Father’s sin is believing not.

[@jirensentry7609]

So I want to offer my understanding of all of this about Generational Curses: FIRST: GOD Himself is by far the Only One Who decides to curse anyone! No man or woman can curse another without God's allowance. Those trustworthy, dependent men and women who EVER did NEVER cursed anyone to utter condemnation. Any curse made by a man against another has only been indicated to be men of God's order - priests, prophets, deliverers, etc. Such curses are responses to the evil done against them or God: Noah cursed Caanan for the evil that Ham committed against him, his mother, and his brothers. That evil was both seeing his father's nakedness and not caring, but mocking him for it; telling his brothers in a dishonorable manner and taking the wife of Noah and raping her, impregnating her while either inside his father's tent or in his own. It is more likely in his own father's tent which explains how and why he saw his father's nakedness. My understanding seems to tell me from Scripture, that his mother covered him or he took that covering. Either way, there was no covering for Noah - it had to be laid upon or taken. When Noah awoke, either he was told by his children and wife or God told him in a dream. Therefore, the curse was made, and God agreed on it for the act committed against a righteous man and God! Moses spoke a curse against those who sinned against Moses, Aaron regarding divine authority - Korah's partners and all their families suffered death by God's hand at the word of Moses because that word spoke exactly on behalf of God's concern and point of view of those men's rebellion. Pharoah cursed male Hebrew children to death as a sentence. Many of those children were not killed but blessed and saved (Moses, Aaron, all the men of Israel who warred for God, etc) Lot's wife was punished for her disobedience, but it ended there. Lot's daughters committed a very ugly and shameful act against their father. One can say that such behavior trickled through both their family line due to incest and rape. Study Moab and Ammon and you can see how sinful they were as a people. It is a direct line of sin. There are many more like this - all showing it is out of sin against God through an acf against his holy ones. The children mocking Elisha received a curse for that act. But it was not generational. Now, when it comes to sin like alcoholism, lust, sex addiction, it isnt to say it cant be a curse. If it is, it is most likely not a generational xurse like the one spoken against Caanan and Esau - these are generational curses. The ideas we have are often very strong carnalities out of sinful passions like lust, anger, bitterness, sloth, falsehood, etc. These are sinful acts that become traits out of practice not heritage. They become strongholds in our lives because: We hear others often claim it is from a parent and often said either with pride or hatred or both (feminism, prideful attitude thought cute, a domineering speech also thought to be cute and appreciated and encouraged often by women, etc) It is often promoted by various family members, the child(ren) learn that behavior by emulation. Parents train it in their kids These sins are not spirits, but passions built on attitudes, perspectives, desire, carnality, weakness of enticement yielding and practice by household. They Are Not Demonic Possession! For every woman out there, you are the biggest reason why this is so prevalent! Yes, a person or family CAN be demonic vexed, hexed or possessed, but it is because of sin by God's allowance of it. The moment anyone of you hears the Gospel of Christ Jesus, believes on Him, repents and receives salvation - EVERY Ensarement of Sin is lifted off of You!!! There is no half stepping in this!!! You are now owned by God in Christ through baptism of water and of the Holy Spirit! You need not to be released from Generational curse, only to believe on Him that You are redeemed, forgiven and madeva chuld partaker of Christ in God forever more. You are empowered by the Holy Spirit provided you remain in your original faith and continue to believe that Christ redeems and has redeemed you, makong you new over and over and over provided you pray by faith not by sight, believe He is Saving Lord, abide in Himself, in His word and live it out faithfully via denying yourself, picking your cross up to be crusified of the flesh daily and follow Him as a new born disciple, a new creation, indwelled, infilled, empowered by faith, Jesus, the fruit of the Holy Spirit wearing the Armor of God, being transformed by the renewing of your mind! Hating sin, but loving righteousness more and more in Christ to the glory of the One who saves you and sustains you day and night! You AARE NOT CURSED!!! YOU ARE SAVED!!! REDEEMED!!! FORGIVEN!!! RESTORED!!! Though some acts of sin leave their mark in this life because thats the result of sin, but the curse of sin is the only curse we come under by which it is appointed once for humans to die and then either judgment where a second death of your soul occurs or the Beama Seat - reward or loss with salvation forever. And what a loss if our works are found to be wood, straw or hay. God please let me have true good fruit - all of my reward!!!

[@MB-gd6be]

I know he quickly mentioned... Piper should also "emphasize", remember that repentance is key. Ask for the forgiveness for your ancestors in Jesus Name as he gave those scriptures.

[@leechandler3411]

Nobody may know for sure. It sure "seems" like my life is under a curse but I have no idea what things my predecessors have done or I may not be involved with it. I don't know. Or there may be no curse at all. Myself, I suffer from the evil of others and there is no justice for me. This is why Deism makes sense. When nothing goes right for you in life it's obvious that something is wrong but you will never get answers.

[@markjarvis148]

Jesus came to take away sin

[@lanceasher6492]

Is curses apart of God's perfect will for us?

[@robertcain3426]

Yes, but only in the flesh. While believers are exhorted to walk in the Spirit.

[@brusselsprout5851]

Pay attention, folks. Forgiveness is not automatic. There is conditions to it. One of the greatest sins, a thing most hated by God, is coveting. Try to ask yourself what it is you cover. And be honest with yourself about it. Anyway, conditions of forgiveness, whether yours or your “fathers”, is repentance and accepting responsibility, and even making restitution if it’s available for you to give. You’re welcome.

[@fern-cx3bf]

And what if there’s this demon? A genuine demon with a physical manifestation. What am I supposed to do?? This thing is responsable for killing my family members

[@sandrab9340]

Rebuke it with the power of the blood of jesus christ, who bled and died on the cross so our sins may be forgiven. "Jesus Christ rebukes you"

[@vincentpascalino01]

AMEN and AMEN!!!!!!!

[@NitaRidout]

Yes, then why do certain Christians who been walking with God, who has believed in the son, suffer so much tragic in there life, I'm 47 and have never been happy, been without my family most of my life, and everyone in my family all had the same issues , drugs , alcohol, poverty , sexual abuse, ect, and yet still I can't seem to get to the promised life and promises of God, I have repented of sins, and now have turned away, but now I'm goin thru more than ever , what is it that holds me to this place, ?

[@MrMartinWC]

My family and I have been through some hard times, but we have called upon the Lord and he is progressively giving us victory. The fight's not over yet - just last night my daughter suffered a spiritual attack - but we call out to God in prayer and he answers our prayer.

[@yeahyeahyeah2935]

Have you really given up everything for Christ? Have you DENIED yourself and picked up your cross? Are you worldly? You want God to fulfill his promises but have you obeyed Him? Truly in your heart mind and soul? If there is any amount in there that says no then you have your answer.

[@sharaniasharania6646]

deliverance. watch mark hemans videos. youll learn a lot

[@thevegantitian]

Yeah I am suffering from curses and demon possession. I been Christian 10 years.

[@thevegantitian]

Ancestral curses. I'm having the same problem. I wish I wasnt born.

[@lwandiso7149]

As a kid growing up with little money I stole money so I could fit in and it happened for years. But now I feel like I'm cursed because anything that has to do with money it doesn't seem to be working out for me, I'm struggling financially trying my all but I keep losing money. I think God has cursed me to punish me

[@baddiezone]

Pray , to god about it in all honesty.

[@lwandiso7149]

@@baddiezone I have been praying but nothing is happening. I know to be patient but this is the kinda stuff that causes people to stray away from the faith because we find ourselves in a dark spot seeking help but when we don't find it from the one we expect to help us, we tend to take matters into our own hands to help ourselves but the problem now is we get punished for taking things into our own hands like the is no winning whether I pray or don't pray... It's really really hard finding motivation to continue in the faith.

[@baddiezone]

@@lwandiso7149 that’s true , but how do you say your prayer ?

[@lwandiso7149]

@@baddiezone I’m as honest as I can be when praying, I don’t treat prayer like list of things I want done for me but I treat it like an actual conversation humble, respectful asking God for help and that my daily sins are forgiven and that He may help me to live a life that’s under His will. Through His guidance and leadership which comes from scripture. So I don’t have a step by step way of praying because I feel it won’t be genuine anymore because now I will be trying to “sound” like doing the right thing instead of speaking from the heart coming as I’m and you Jesus speaks against pretending to do something to please others.

[@baddiezone]

@@lwandiso7149 ok , at the end do you say “ let your kingdom come , let your will take place in heaven an on earth , I say this prayer through your sons name Jesus, Christ AMEN “ ???

[@Angelalex242]

Generational sin is mostly about things like abused children going on to abuse their own kids, and so on

[@pgm960]

I am

[@garrygull8354]

The father's have eaten grapes and the children's teeth. Are set on edge. God says every man shall bear his own iniquity. As concerning the church we are redeemed from the curse. However we are not completely liberated from the flesh.

[@deemisquadis9437]

It has been since the beginning of time.

[@escajedac2740]

We are all God's children you seem to believe these kind of things God only knows everything God forgives and will never leave us nor forsake us Many things missing from the Bible that are not told All we have is Faith to go by

[@hannetjiedebeer9480]

Escajada C I also thought for the longest time that the Bible was incomplete: The Bible is a Manual and refers for example to more detail about a kings victories and defeats that are written in the chronicals of the kings By careful reading many misteries that are "hidden" in plain sight or are revealed in other parts of the scriptures. The Holy Spirit also reveals meanings of certain texts - all we have to do is ask and/or listen to people like Pastor John - always check the facts. We are all human. (No blunders found here) The Bible also says that not all the miracles and teachings of Jesus were written up as the world won't be able to contain those books, let alone all the details about other events. Jesus also told his desciples that there are may misteries he wanted to reveal to them, but their hearts will fail them because of fear. John often says in his letters that there are certain things he doesn't want to write about, but rather talk about face to face (Indications are that he never got a chance as he remained in prison on Patmos) We are also told that some misteries are to be revealed at the end. Our lives are too short to explore in depth what we have right in front of ouer eyes. Read and re-read. God bless you on your journy as you seek the truth.

[@samphonnetgamgee5625]

What do you do about pagan parents (who love you but wont listen) praying to idols in your name, although you condemn it, and spells cast by hexing relatives bc they despise your faith? No, there's still spiritual attacks despite living a holy life.

[@sharaniasharania6646]

apply the blood of Jesus. ask GOD for strategies.

[@hannetjiedebeer9480]

Also audibly say, satan the One who is in me is stronger than the one in the world. Don't curse anyone back - take a stand in Jesus. A few days ago a lady and her family was attacked on their farm in SA . Her small 4 year old was in her arms. The criminal pointed a fire arm and tried to grab the child from her arms. Suddenly the man ran for his life. The child told her mother that she wasn't afraid for a man in white clothes was standing right next to them. My point is call on our Father to send his angels to orotect you. Also put on the full armour of God as per Effesians 6. Keep up the good fight. The blood of Jesus, hope, faith and love is all we need. And if coarse pray constantly. What I went through in my own life since childhood, reads like a horror. Our Father always delivered me from evil. He is true to His promisses. God bless you and your family. Stay strong in Jesus and let the Holy Spirit lead you! The good fight is not easy, but it builds indurance.

[@junevandermark952]

The religious word "sin" hurts many humans. If we replaced the religious word "sin," with the non-religious word "behavior," it would keep us grounded, because those of us that were indoctrinated by religion, would no longer believe that a god existed that was spying and judging our every move and thought. I suggest that we should be taught as children that we are whole, just as we are, and that, concerning how we treat others, the onus is on us.

[@SavedbyGrace19]

Sad know one believes this in my family..

[@francis2k488]

Same here bro. Makes it more frustrating.

[@Pete-th9oq]

I am from a race/culture which has engaged in spiritual, demonic worship in the past and today. At one point in history, our race/culture was almost eliminated from the face of the earth. Yet, in God's mercy, some were spared. Now, that same worship is being brought back. I think the proof of our "near elimination" shows God's disapproval of that type of worship. Some being spared shows His mercy and love. So, I see the punishment for the sins of our fathers, God is sovereign. Yet, in God's great mercy and love, He has given this generation a chance to repent and seek Him through Jesus Christ. That goes for every race/culture. Don't go back to Egypt.

[@moonlightontheriver]

what about the mothers past sins ?

[@nicholas3354]

moonlightontheriver In The Spiritual female is the physical and the information of the physical; and male is spiritual and the information that is not physical. Such as sperm and womb. This is why The Divine is said to be masculine and Christ's body is a female Church married to Him. Also, the choice of words correlates to the context of the moment. This is about the people worshipping idols. So as a legal statement to a nation and a spiritual statement to families it was the responsibility of the males. For us, in deeper significance, Jesus on the cross is that male, the only worthy one, and we are His bride.

[@carolsawatzky1530]

@@nicholas3354 Can you give scripture to back up this statement please

[@nicholas3354]

@@carolsawatzky1530 I cannot site a single passage nor a handful to support my statement. We have the Holy Spirit Of All Truth so we are not limited by direct Scripture alone. "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew unto you. All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew unto you." -Yeshua Christ John 16: 13-15 Scripture is more focused on giving us what is needed to have faith and less focused on deeper transcendent understanding but such is rather given by guidance of The Holy Spirit. "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?" Romans 10: 13-14 "So then faith by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" Romans 10: 17 We see that All-Truth comes by the Holy Spirit after faith, and faith comes by the word of God. To limit ourselves to excluding further guidance by The Holy Spirit is not Scriptural. 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12 address being one body many members, and the differences that make us many are cause for some truths to be taught, through Scripture yet with Spiritual guidance unto deeper insight. The insight I have offered is Scriptural, but it's not based in any one or few specific points of Scripture which I can quote for you. Another limitation people often insist (I'm not saying you do) is to claim that learning which is necessary for Salvation is the only relevant learning. At the beginning of Hebrews 6 we see the author states He is going beyond the rudiments of Christ and on toward perfection. So what I'm getting at is to not assume limits wrongfully. Understanding transcendant spiritual definitions of male and female is not so essential, but to trust the promise of Christ in John 16: 13-15 is very essential and important. I encourage you to fully believe that promise because Christ spoke it, thus the Holy Spirit will not be limited unto you by limited belief, and The Spirit will guide you into all Truth. I know I didn't address the direct topic, but far be it from me to do so, for such is in the power of The Holy Spirit. If I could justify my insights with few enough words in short enough time I would gladly, in this case I cannot; yet that which is spiritual is far beyond the limits of words. Israel is adopted as a son to the Father and is also bride to Christ, yet what man marries his own brother? We see that spiritual truths transcend earthly descriptions. If you would like to have assured deeper understanding of this exact topic The Holy Spirit Of All Truth will guide you in His way and in His time. I will say Israel has a spiritual form as male adopted son and a physical form as female Church and bride of Christ, so that is one Scriptural basis to this. The Scriptures don't contradict but rather Scripture teaches transcendence, which in physical terms is contradiction, and this points us beyond the physical as we believe Scripture fully. Maybe my explanations here are rather flawed, but Scripture explains all perfectly if we will believe it fully and apply it fully and accept transcendent teaching. Carol, we are reborn not earthly but heavenly spiritual beings. John 3 and 1 Corinthians 15.

[@carolsawatzky1530]

@@nicholas3354 I agree we have the Holy Spirit. We also have scripture. I have never read anything in the Bible to correspond with ypur first paragraph although j know I am a part of the bride of Christ; His church. I have never read God referee to as female ever

[@nicholas3354]

@@carolsawatzky1530 God is a Spirit, God is not female. The Church is Christ's body and bride and flesh, the Church is female. "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." -Yeshua Christ John 4: 24 Anyway, I'm not attempting to or expecting to convince anyone, but I'm speaking honestly and leaving it be in Christ's hands. As for definitions of spiritually-male and spiritually-female, I'm not aware of any direct and straightforward discussion in Scripture. I like to understand spiritual Scriptural vocab so I have meditated and thought on the matter looking to The Spirit Of Truth to guide me. If the paragraph you mention is the first in my reply to you then you speak of my claim that we are not limited by direct Scripture alone. What does The Spirit Of Truth do if direct Scripture alone is our limit? The Spirit is not direct Scripture; so to include The Spirit, direct Scripture is not alone. There may be nothing in Scripture spelling it out in such a way, but The Spirit Of Truth would be excluded by direct Scripture alone and we know He is not excluded; rather Christ teaches that The Spirit is especially forefront.

[@designedforvictory]

@Bob Larson... The Real Exorcist! describes generational curses in a way that you may be able to understand. God doesn't punish us, but satan uses the sins of our ancestors to open a door to demonization. Pick up curse breaking also by Bob Larson. God bless!

[@asmrjeweler9237]

Biblically speaking, a curse is a punishment from God, so anything that Satan tries to do is not rightly called a curse, but merely spiritual warfare and temptation.

[@kenowens9021]

Unfortunately, sins from one generation are inherited by future generation until the indemnity for those sins are paid and forgiven. The sins from Adam and Eve's family have been passed down for generations, until today. As part of their descendants, we inherited their sin and must take responsibility to resolve them with the help of the Lord of the Second Advent.

[@family-peace-love]

I found your comment very interesting. I've just learned about this. Explains why so many families are a mess. Mine included.

[@masonbaumbach2378]

We didn’t take the consequences of their sin but the effects of their sin. We only hold accountable for our own sin. Their sins can just put a lot of bondage on us that can tempt us to sin later on but still we are the ones that choose to sin

[@asmrjeweler9237]

It's a good thing Jesus paid for those sins and we are forgiven, so I don't have to worry about inheriting anything. All curses are broken!

[@kenowens9021]

@@asmrjeweler9237 Then why do Christians still give original sin to their children?

[@asmrjeweler9237]

@@kenowens9021 My children do not inherit Adam's original sin from me because I am no longer in Adam. I am a new creation with a new father in a new lineage with Jesus. However, my kids aren't born into this new lineage. They must make the choice to leave the lineage of Adam and be born again.

[@leonardwilliams7772]

Sounds like one BIG contradiction to me.i did not do the things those before me did, I have loved Jesus since I was7 years old, and saw Ben hur. I am going thru a LIFE TIME, of curse, and oppression. I'm nearly dead now, from this "thing". If you knew what Ive had to deal with, you would NOT, believe it. I AM bearing the guilt of my people. I love NOT the world. I love not money, I LOVE Jesus. And I AM being murdered. You cannot imagine the things that have happened. Every type of abuse, I caught the mother of my kids, in bed, WITH FOUR GUYS ! THATS JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG. I WAS 22, now I'm 61. And near death

[@bigburrito308]

I was hoping to find the answer to a certain question in this video but I can't. My question is why does God make humans born with sinful natures to begin with after Adam and eve. Why does he not give every human a pure heart to begin with like Adam and eve. Since sin came into the world for every human through the actions of Adam and eve Why do we not all get the same chance and instead have to be under the blanket of curse and sin That they put over all of us. I just don't think it's fair that because Adam and Eve made a mistake that all of humanity doesn't get the same chance to correct it. Like we aren't born in the garden of Eden where God gives us the chance to eat the fruit or not. So I find the fact that God states he's perfect to be extremely hypocritical

[@sharaniasharania6646]

Christ forgives ALL our sins.. does that mean we don't ask forgiveness anymore? We are supposed to ask. looking at the verses he provided..... so when our ancestors have turned away from GOD, the results of it affect to 3rd and 4th gens...lev 26:40 says that they ask forgiveness for the sins of their ancestors and GOD forgave them...He then remembers the covenant made.. let's say the 3rd gen repented, and asked forgiveness, he will be forgiven.... becoz of the grace of GOD. The prob comes when familiar spirits who have no authority to be there; claims and create the same patterns in the family.... It is then we should renounce the sins of our forefathers. another thing is, some ancestors dedicate their bloodline to demons.... so if one of their descendants decides to accept Jesus, then the Devil will try to claim but he has no authority. Deliverance is needed in Jesus name. you westerners are too modernized that you do not know or abandon the spiritual side of the Bible. Go to the east and you can learn more.

[@rickyj1]

This is the opposite of Derek Prince's teachings. Is he wrong?

[@louisanelson7948]

Yes, Derek Prince is a false teacher.

[@JoyinFlorida]

​@@louisanelson7948 I'm just learning about generational curses and have briefly run across DP...can you elaborate? Someone said Christ has wash those curses away already..do you agree?

[@louisanelson7948]

@@JoyinFlorida Jesus’ death on the cross has taken away all curses for all who believe in Him.

[@fredotlogetswe3047]

Generational curses come from the enemy, not from God. There are doors that our ancestors can open for demons on thier families which will dwell through generations and become sources of torment and suffering, BUT only through the blood of Jesus Christ and repentance then those can be dismantled from your life.

[@wperkins225]

Why do men always get the blame(fathers). What about mom's who sin!

[@Android-ds9ie]

Women don't count

[@Jordan4601]

women can't be blamed for anything.

[@buyerbware25]

Death came through Adam. Sin is passed through the paternal line, hence Christ's virgin birth. That's all I've got.

[@siyashilla6885]

@@Android-ds9ie they do . The women on my familly keep on having problems. There are demonic powers that are transferred from mother to child . And also there was a curse on Eve when you produnce children you shall give birth in Anguish and suffering you shall birth children. Women today when we give birth we go through immense pain and suffereing to the point of dying

[@Android-ds9ie]

@@siyashilla6885 then why do u keep having children Children are optional

[@deemisquadis9437]

Yep, if you look for them, they will find you. 😏

[@kerrijohnstone7588]

Doesn’t the blood of JESUS wash all these generational curses away? PAST sins in particular?

[@MrMartinWC]

Yes, I understand that is what he is saying toward the end of his reply. Galatians 3:13.

[@theycallmegodkid]

There is no generational curse. It is an idiom used here (the threes and fours) that gets people tripped up. That idiom simply means the fullest extent, as in the person who lives in sin will receive the full extent of their sins. We are not under the sins of our fathers. :)

[@nicholas3354]

Matthew Butler My experience is our Heavenly Father speaks directly and Spiritually but not in idioms. There is deep wisdom here, spoken directly and Spiritually and it's deep. Piper is right here. This could easily be described spychoanalytically but I think that would distract from the Spiritual wisdom of our Heavenly Father.

[@sharaniasharania6646]

have u seen a believer's fam where depression or certain illness takes place? despite them living a holy life and are disciples of Jesus Christ? Search and do research.

[@theycallmegodkid]

Nicholas the Bible is full.of idioms of the times, as our Heavenly Father speaks to us using language and experiences we can relate to. Jesus spoke in parables, using situations of the time for deeper understanding by those He was speaking to.

[@theycallmegodkid]

Sharania sharania I have seen that. But heredity and genes are not equal to a generation curse, in my research.

[@sharaniasharania6646]

@@theycallmegodkid i respect ur opinion.... Why would GOD allow it? I mean if JESUS came to give us an abundant life, there has to be something deeper. There is something spiritual abt it. If u dont mind me suggesting this.... watch pr Mark Hemans on KZbin... I learnt a lot.... There r certain patterns in the family.... I once saw someone posted.... she was a believer.... it seems that one after another fam members are dying. It was untimely. Very strange. Then my own pastors daughter had skin disease. They went to a Christian doc and he told her that she needs to go for a surgery which obviously will affect her face. My pastor prayed and prayed with her daughter and it got healed... she then told us that it came from her husband side of the fam.... they renounced it.... maybe we should be open and look further..... I mean it's good to learn more and more.. I could be wrong.

[@mitchelldelashmitt8345]

my whole life heard the words *u pay 4 ur raising*

[@rawlelincoln3329]

Children do pay for the sins of the father (Parent) Some of you Pastors keep hiding the truth from people. Have you ever observed that a mother who lives a certain lifestyle, you will also notice that the daughter lives the same lifestyle even though she tries not to, and if you do research, you will discover that the grandmother also lived the same lifestyle. And when the bible talks about the son will not be punished for the father's sin, and the father will not be punished for the son's sin, it was talking about a crime that the father committed or a ceime that the son committed. Please teach people the correct thing.

[@sharaniasharania6646]

exactly

[@pgm960]

This is true! I cursed myself and my children

[@family-peace-love]

But Jesus is the remedy right? Praying can remove the curses ?

[@joshaun9682]

And how did Jesus die for our sins but we have Generational Curses

[@chrisuniverse5979]

Isnt jealousy one of the seven deadly sins? But yahwey is a jealoys god....hmmmm..-the possibly informed advasary

[@der2397]

Christina Pochna Our jealousy dwells upon us - how is this situation or person "inflicting" us. Gods' jealousy is ultimately for our own good - He knows what's best for us, that our eternal lives are obviously best suited if we put Him first in our earthly lives, ie. excepting Christ as your Lord and Savior so you will spend eternity with Him in Paradise.

[@gethsemanedew8844]

Sadly, the words jealousy and envy are used interchangeably these days - which is erroneous. Envy is the inordinate desire for things which aren’t yours to begin with, wishing that you’d rather have it, than its rightful owner. Jealousy, on the other hand, is simply the sense of emotional attachment, attributed to actual romantic love (and yes, there is an element of it in Scriptures - think of the bride of Christ). If you have seen American Beauty, recall that scene when Lester Burnham (played by Kevin Spacey) is asked where his wife is, and he shrugs his shoulders, nonchalantly saying “well, whatever. Probably ****ing with that real estate king.” Sure, he isn’t jealous. But what does that tell you about his love for his wife? So unlike this character, God actually loves you - if you are capable of ever loving Him back, while you’re still alive. At least you are expressing curiosity rather than blank indifference - which means there’s a good chance you may.

[@fightwithbiomechanix663]

The 7 deadly sins are not in the Bible. That is from Catholicism. It does not mean they are not bad nor are they not sins but as they are grouped as the 7 deadly sins is not Biblical. Yes God (Yahweh another one of His names) is a jealous God. But keep in mind what the definition of jealousy in the KJV is. Covetouness is a sin very similar to jealousy but is more in line with the nature of the sin of envy(as one of the 7 deadly sins). God does many things for His names sake. 2 King 19 and Isaiah 37 ( He rescued. Jerusalem from Assyria) Edit: Jealousy as defined in old (KJV) is desiring what is "righteously" yours. Therefore God is jealous for what is righteously His. Such as His land that He promised to Jacob and his descendants (Ezekiel 38 & Zechariah 12 to 14). Such as the true worship of the people He fought for in Egypt (Exodus 12) and the church He purchased on the cross (Colossians 1)

[@nicholas3354]

Christina Pochna The Truth of The Heavenly Most High Divine Father cannot be expressed in words. Jealousy in Him is not as in us. The fact that there is one reality, one God, one Truth, this is a fact and it's the definition of monotheism. God's jealousy is a natural expression of the fact that He is The Only and if we pretend another we live in darkness with all it's consequences.

[@joshaun9682]

How is he a merciful loving God but you just read a chapter where he said he's a JEALOUS God🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔