During our bi-weekly book discussion/Bible study group this week we started talking about the idea of "generational sin." That is, a specific sin issue that is passed on to you by your parents, who learned it from their parents, and what you will most likely, if not addressed, teach to your children. In some families it is maintaining control while other families may struggle with worry or forgiveness. This is a pretty new idea to me, so I was pondering it over last night, along with many other things that seem to be taking up a bit of brain space as of late. And I think I've come to at least a cursory conclusion as to the most prominent generational issue I've inherited: a taste for fake crab meat.
I'm sorry, Mom. It had to be told.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
It's a generational thing
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ah! please don't pass that on to your children! it must stop now! so glad we're blog buddies.
Gee, I've tossed this around in my head recently, too. Here's a new thought (for me): maybe when God says punishment will go on down to the 7th generation, maybe God is saying that our transgressions cannot be paid within a single lifetime, even if that lifetime were 100% righteous. Not even two 100% righteous lives. Not even three. Not even six! That is how depraved we are. That is how deep in trouble we are.
Contrast this with Hinduism and Samsara -- one must suffer for the sins of a past life. They realize how grievous their sins are. But what assurance do they have that they're not piling on more and more guilt each life? All it takes is a moment to sin and several lifetimes to repay! Who will save us from our wretchedness? Thanks be to Jesus Christ! --Eric
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