Generational Responsibility? Are you responsible for your father’s mistakes? It is common knowledge that a person is not held liable for the errors of another. If that person is a participant in evil doing, then they are responsible for that which they have done. Sin is placed upon the individual active in the sin. Long ago God declared through Ezekiel that the father shall not bear the sin of the son, nor shall the son bear the sin of the father. “The soul who sins shall die” (Ezek. 18:20). If God does not declare sin from generation to generation, should we? Surely not! We are not responsible for the sins of our forefathers, and should neither carry the guilt nor be called upon to pay the penalty. Furthermore, if we are holding others responsible for something their fathers or children have done, then we need to let it go. When God does not hold them responsible, we cannot either. We are to take care of the responsibilities we have today. Be certain you have taken care of past responsibilities, and live righteously today. Too many troubles come when yesterday is placed as an anchor on today. Don’t look back, see clearly today. Many problems in the church are founded on yesteryear events. Do not let offenses of days gone by hinder you, and do not live in the past generation’s shadow. Remember, it is the soul that sins who dies. Don’t be saddled with others’ guilt, and do not put that saddle on others either! Political, social and cultural elements can affect the body of Christ. Do not allow that to happen. Leave those things for others. Live for the Lord and look to him for truth and righteousness.
Posted on: Sat, 12 Jul 2014 08:12:14 +0000