Does God Curse Successive Generations for Sins of Their Fathers?
There is a popular teaching of generational curses. The main thesis of this teaching is that Christians need to be released from the consequences of their ancestors sins, that is, the curses to which they have been exposed by the sins of their ancestors. Supporting scriptures are said to be Exodus 20:4-6, and the examples of Rebekah (Genesis 27:12-13, 46) and Rachel (Genesis 31:32, 35:16-20). I am of the opinion that upon repentance, baptism, and receipt of the Holy Spirit, one is free from the curses of the law since Jesus righteousness is imputed on us. And so we are entitled to the blessings of the law, or blessings of Abraham (Galatians 3:13-14). However, the timing may be the motivating factor here since we know of the historical fulfillment of Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28 after thousands of years; and Christians in Gods Church throughout history too have suffered illness, poverty, defeat, humiliation, etc., and ultimately died (Hebrews 11:13). Yet, simultaneously, if we refuse
