The Curse Of Lawlessness And Rebellion: The Curse Ends Here: How To Break Free From Family Iniquity
Introduction: The Dangers of Lawlessness
Throughout the Tanakh (Old Testament), God emphasizes His desire for His people to walk in obedience to His commandments. However, when His people stray from His ways and embrace lawlessness and rebellion, it brings about spiritual consequences. These consequences can affect not only the individual but can also be passed down through generations, creating a cycle of curses in families.
In this chapter, we will explore the curse of lawlessness and rebellion, how it can be passed through generations, and how Messianic Jewish believers can break free from this destructive cycle. We will also reflect on how repentance, obedience, and returning to God’s commandments can bring restoration and healing to your family line.
The Root of Lawlessness and Rebellion
In the Hebrew Scriptures, the root of lawlessness is defined as a rejection of God’s commands. Lawlessness is not just about breaking individual rules; it is a heart condition that leads to persistent disobedience. The prophet Hosea addresses this issue, revealing the dangers of turning away from God’s commands:
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to Me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.”
(Hosea 4:6)
This passage shows how a lack of knowledge and rejection of God’s laws results in destruction, not only for the individual but also for their children. Rebellion against God’s law creates a legal foundation for curses to enter the family line, as God's blessing is withheld from those who refuse to walk in His ways.
Jesus Himself spoke about the seriousness of rejecting God’s commandments. In Matthew 7:21-23, Yeshua warns of the consequences of living lawlessly, saying that many who claim to know Him will be rejected because they did not live in obedience to God’s will. Yeshua does not just want people to profess faith; He wants them to live according to the Father's commands.
The Consequences of Rebellion in Family Lines
Rebellion and lawlessness have serious consequences. One of the most troubling aspects of sin is that its effects are often passed down from one generation to the next. In the Tanakh, we read about the generational consequences of rebellion against God. God warns that He will visit the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, even to the third and fourth generations, for those who hate Him:
“You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the LORD your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love Me and keep My commandments.”
(Exodus 20:5-6)
This principle is reinforced throughout the Scriptures, indicating that the effects of rebellion can deeply impact entire bloodlines. For instance, King David’s own family line faced great turmoil because of his sin with Bathsheba and the subsequent murder of Uriah. David's son, Absalom, rebelled against him, which was the result of generational consequences of sin and lawlessness in David’s own house.
Similarly, in the Gospels, Yeshua speaks of how the sins of previous generations have influenced the current state of Israel:
“Fill up, then, the measure of your fathers. You serpents, you brood of vipers, how are you to escape being sentenced to hell?”
(Matthew 23:32-33)
This passage speaks to the rebellious nature of Israel’s leaders who refused to repent for their own lawlessness, and it reflects the inherited nature of sin and disobedience that can span generations.
Breaking the Cycle of Rebellion and Lawlessness
If your family line has been marked by rebellion or lawlessness, there is good news: God is merciful, and He offers a way out of this cycle. Breaking the curse of lawlessness requires intentional repentance, the renunciation of rebellious actions, and a return to obedience to God’s laws.
1. Repentance from Rebellion:
The first step in breaking the curse of lawlessness is repentance. This involves acknowledging the rebellion and disobedience within your own life and in your family line. Repentance is not just feeling sorry for the past actions, but it is an active decision to turn from those sins and choose obedience to God’s commandments.
“Return, O Israel, to the LORD your God, for you have stumbled because of your iniquity.”
(Hosea 14:1)
Ask God to reveal any areas where rebellion has taken root in your life or your family line. Repent for any actions of disobedience to God’s word and break any agreements with lawlessness.
2. Renounce Rebellion in Your Family Line:
Next, renounce the spirit of rebellion that has influenced your family. This involves declaring, in the name of Yeshua, that you no longer accept or identify with the patterns of lawlessness in your lineage. By renouncing these spirits of rebellion, you sever the legal hold that these generational curses have over your life.
As Joshua declared for the people of Israel:
“Choose this day whom you will serve… but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
(Joshua 24:15)
3. Choose Obedience to God’s Word:
Obedience is the key to breaking free from the curse of rebellion. By choosing to live in alignment with God’s commandments, you break the pattern of disobedience and lawlessness in your family line. Jesus spoke of the importance of obedience when He said:
“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.”
(John 14:15)
Obedience involves more than just following the letter of the law; it’s about living a life that honors God in every action, thought, and decision.
4. Declare Blessings Over Your Family:
Once you have repented, renounced rebellion, and chosen to walk in obedience, declare God’s blessings over your family. The Lord promises that when you turn away from sin, He will bless you and your descendants:
“But showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love Me and keep My commandments.”
(Exodus 20:6)
Speak blessings of peace, righteousness, and favor over your family line. Declare that your household will no longer walk in rebellion, but in the light of God’s truth.
Walking in the Freedom of Obedience
Breaking the curse of lawlessness and rebellion is a process, but one that leads to true freedom. As you continue in obedience to God’s commands, you will begin to see the blessings of God restored in your life and in the lives of future generations.
The Psalmist writes:
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.”
(Psalm 1:1-2)
By delighting in God’s law and walking in His ways, you not only break the cycle of rebellion, but you also bring His peace, joy, and prosperity into your life and family.
Conclusion: A New Legacy
The curse of lawlessness and rebellion can be broken, and your family line can be restored. Through repentance, renunciation, and obedience, you can free your household from the destructive patterns of disobedience. God promises to show His steadfast love to those who love Him and keep His commandments. As you choose obedience, you are choosing a future filled with God’s blessings—a legacy of righteousness that will be passed down through the generations.
Declare today:
“The curse of lawlessness ends here. My family will walk in obedience to God’s commands, and His blessings will flow through our line forever.”
