The foundations upon which our lives and families are built often carry profound spiritual significance. Sometimes, these foundations are marred by curses and evil patterns that manifest not only in premature death but in behaviours and destinies shaped by ancestral decisions and sins. One striking example is found in the story of Judah, a man whose family history is marked by tragedy and immorality, as recorded in Genesis chapter 38.
Judah’s family endured great turmoil. Two of his children were killed for wickedness, and his daughter-in-law Tamar found herself denied the marriage she was promised. In an extraordinary turn of events, Tamar disguised herself as a prostitute to attract Judah, her father-in-law, unaware to him of her identity. Judah, seeking intimacy, gave her his signet ring, bracelets, and staff as a pledge, symbols of authority and personal identity. Tamar conceived by him, and when her pregnancy became known, Judah was ready to condemn her, only for her to reveal the items he had pledged as proof of paternity. This incident, deeply rooted in deception and immorality, became the foundation of a line riddled with further tragedy and sin.
The descendants of Judah displayed the lingering effects of this troubled beginning. King David, one of Judah’s sons, committed adultery and orchestrated the death of the husband of Bathsheba. Later, David’s son Amnon committed incest against his own sister Tamar, and Absalom, in revenge, killed Amnon. Absalom’s rebellion extended to public acts of immorality as he slept with his father’s wives openly, causing disgrace. Solomon, David’s son, further intensified these patterns, bringing the family’s decline to an advanced stage. Such stories reveal how the foundation of a family can influence generations, often resulting in behaviours and tragedies that appear inexplicable until we understand their root causes.
Many individuals today grapple with uncontrollable tendencies—lying, stealing, infidelity—and wonder why they cannot break free. These struggles often trace back to the spiritual foundations laid by ancestors, where evil patterns were established and passed down. Recognising these foundations is the first step towards freedom.
The story of Gideon in Judges chapter 6 offers a powerful example of breaking such evil foundations. God commanded Gideon to tear down his father’s altar to Baal and to build an altar to the Lord in its place. This act symbolises the necessity to remove anything from our family history that limits God’s purpose for our lives. It is a call to believers everywhere to reject every obstacle in their lineage that hinders their destiny and to declare liberation from ancestral strongholds.
The city of Jericho, as recorded in 1 Kings, was founded on a blood sacrifice. The king sacrificed his own sons to establish the city’s foundation and its gates. Foundations built on such bloodshed inevitably carry curses, manifesting in families that suffer recurring tragedies. For example, some families have endured the death of young women before the age of thirty due to ancestral blood vows or sacrifices. Many families bear the weight of curses rooted in past abominable acts, such as slave trading or ritual sacrifices, leading to generational misfortune and lost destinies.
However, there is hope. The cross of Calvary provides the ultimate answer to these evil foundations. Through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, every curse and evil foundation can be reversed. As Galatians 3:13-14 declares, Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, so that we might receive the blessing of Abraham through faith.
Salvation is not merely a change of status but a complete transformation. When a person is saved, they become a new creation, as 2 Corinthians 5:17 explains. This means they are no longer connected to their former life or the curses linked to it. God initiates something new in the believer—a fresh lineage free from past generational curses.
Moreover, salvation brings regeneration and renewal. Titus 3:5 states that God saves us not by our deeds but through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit. This renewal rewires our character, replacing the old, cursed traits with the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit. In a spiritual sense, the believer’s “genes” are replaced, bringing liberty and newness.
Salvation also means being rescued and ransomed from the profitless lifestyles handed down by forefathers. As 1 Peter 1:18-19 teaches, we were not redeemed with perishable silver or gold but with the precious blood of Christ, who ransomed us from futile ways inherited from our ancestors. Many have inherited unprofitable, painful patterns that seemed impossible to break until Christ’s blood was applied. This ransom liberates us from the bondage of inherited sin and misfortune.
It is a joyous declaration that every blood sacrifice and evil foundation affecting one’s family and destiny can be cancelled and reversed through the power of Jesus Christ. Freedom is available today. The chains of ancestral curses can be broken, and believers can step into a new season marked by liberty, restoration, and divine favour.
In conclusion, while many suffer under the weight of ancestral curses and evil foundations, the cross of Christ brings complete redemption and renewal. Those who accept salvation are made new creatures, regenerated by the Holy Spirit, and ransomed from all unprofitable inheritances. This new identity in Christ breaks every chain, releasing a believer into the full destiny God has ordained. It is the power of the cross that sets us free, and by faith, we can declare victory over every evil foundation and curse. Today is the day to receive that freedom and walk boldly in the new life Christ has purchased for us.
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kay.alli@legalview.co.uk