What is the spiritual root of our earthly parents?

In John 8:32, Jesus Christ revealed to us that, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Most of the problems we face in life have deep root in our earthly parentage. The Bible is very clear about the principle of sowing and reaping as recorded in Galatians 6:7: “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” One cannot be wicked to other people’s children and expect his or her own to enjoy peace.

One truth that will help to set us free as revealed in John 8:32 is that the sins of our parents can be visited on us if we are not covered by God’s salvation through His Son Jesus Christ who died on the cross of Calvary. Let us ask ourselves this question: Did our parents/grandparent/fore parents worship idols or seek power, protection, or wealth from devilish mediums in the past? Note Exodus 20:5-6. “Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me. And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that loves me and keeps my commandments.” The only way we can be saved from the sins of our earthly parents is to love Jesus Christ. Let us consider John 14:21. “He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.” When God manifest Himself in us, we would be able live above sin by resist the Devil (James 4:7) and equally do far more greater things than Christ did John 14:12).

Finally, we should not for any reason ignore the root of our earthly parentage. When Pharaoh disobeyed God, the first sons of all Egyptians and even their animals died. (Exodus 11:5). Up until today, many people are dieing because of the evils and stubbornness of their parents. This is one important reason why every one of us should reconsider our roots and reconcile ourselves with God in order to be gathered under His canopy so that we can enjoy good health, favour, and prosperity. This is because God loves and wants the best for us. He has practically demonstrated this love by sacrificing Jesus Christ, His only Son for our sins. (John 3:16).