Generational Curses

What Does The Bible Say?

Whether you believe it or not, generational curses exist and are mentioned in the Bible many times. A generational curse is passed down from one generation to another. They can continue into third and forth generations.

It’s easy to identify up to 5 types of generational curses mentioned in the Bible. It is preposterous to think that a child can be punished just because of something their ancestors might had done year ago.

Based on man’s law a person should be given punishment proportionate to the crime they committed. But, God works differently and discourages some of the most serious sins through generational curses.

Many people tend to blessings with earthly riches and possessions, but the notion of being rich and successful is a sign of blessing and being poor is a sign of cursing is wrong. To be blessed simply means one has been recognized and accepted by God. Being blessed may attract riches, but riches cannot be measured of God’s blessings.

Curses come when a person is a victim of evil judgments. They are also caused by people deliberately involving themselves in things that trigger curses. Some curses are not generational.

The Causes Of Curses

Curses originate from evil deeds that provoke the wrath of God. Those who follow the teachings of Jesus have nothing to worry about because they will receive nothing but blessings.

Below are some of the most common causes of curses that are mentioned in the Bible:

• Idolatry
• Adultery
• Dishonoring Parents
• Stealing and False Witness
• Evil Pronouncements (Judgment)
• Self-imposed curses
• Curses of Parents on the their Children

Types of Curses

A curse is said ti be generational when passed down from one generation to the next. These curses can be avoided by reversing or breaking the curse with help of the Holy Spirit.

1.The curse of the law (Deuteronomy 28:15)

The laws curse is brought about when someone disobeys God’s laws. Spiritual generational curses of this kind were manifested in the lives of children of Israel during the Old Testament. Those who followed God’s commands are blessed, but those who didn’t were cursed.

The Remedy:

According to Galatians 3:13-14, those who are born again and have been set free from all curses of the law by Christ. Therefore seeking the path of salvation is the answer for people under the bondage of such a curse.

2. The Curse of God (Genesis 3:13-19)

This curse is the oldest curse on earth. It came about shortly after creation when Satan deceived Adam and Eve into sinning against the command of God. By disobeying God, Adam and Eve brought the curse of God to the earth.

God did not curse man directly, but He cursed the ground for man’s sake. The woman was not left behind as she was left with the curse of pain during childhood. Today, men struggle to get anything out of the ground, and women experience pain when giving birth.

The Remedy:

The only remedy for this curse comes through salvation. And become a new creature in the eyes of God. Entering heaven is the remedy.

3. The Curse of Idol Worship (Exodus 20:3-5)

This passage strongly warns against worshipping other gods because God is a jealous God. God explicitly says that for such a sin, He curses fathers and their children up to the fourth generation. Unfortunately, many people worship idols today without knowing the repercussions. The curse of idol worship brings suffering and calamities that can only end after returning to the true God.

The Remedy:

This curse if lifted when one denounces false gods and starts worshipping the only true God. To achieve this, one must repent, seek salvation and become steadfast in prayer.

4. The Curse of Man (Zachariah 5:4)

This is a self-inflicted curse. A sinful person causes this curse. It’s trigger is evil deeds. If a person has a cheating curse, it means he is under a curse. Zachariah says, that the curse of the Lord is in the house of a thief. It says that the curse destroys the family. Therefore, cheating is one of the many examples of generational sins.

The Remedy:

This curse can be lifted when an individual repents and is saved. By accepting Jesus, one commits to never sin again; hence he is cleansed. The Holy Spirit will guide that person to lead a righteous life.

5. The curse of Seed Time and Harvest (Galatians 6:7)

The curse of seed time and harvest starts when a person Sows a bad seed. Since life comprises sowing and reaping, we must sow the right seeds to reap the fruits. Doing evil deeds is sowing seeds of evil, which you will reap. Every action, whether good or bad, sows a seed that will bring its harvest.

The Remedy:

To avoid this curse, people are advised to plant seeds of good and avoid seeds of evil. The first step is breaking free from the curse is repentance and seeking Jesus’s salvation.

Many signs can be used to tell whether a person is under a generational curse or not. Such curses are easy to spot because they remain in a family for along time.

Here are some typical examples:

• Barrenness and impotence
• Emotional instability and fear
• Chronic wounds ( like boils)
• Hereditary family sickness
• Family breakdowns and divorces
• Poverty and inability to produce

The above are 5 types of generational curses pointed out in the Bible. These curses emanate from specific sins, which bring curses to an individual and their entire family. Breaking generational curse is not easy because it requires one to know where it originated before seeking the solution.