The Reality of Generational Curses, Part 2: How Do We Enter Evil Covenants?

 The Reality of Generational Curses, Part 2: How Do We Enter Evil Covenants?

Welcome back! Let's revisit our last blog post. 

    A generational curse is an inherited affliction or curse passed down through bloodlines, often persisting for three to four generations (Numbers 14:18, Exodus 20:5, Exodus 34:6-7). These curses typically manifest as negative patterns—whether behavioral, emotional, or circumstantial—that recur within a family lineage. Originating from ancestors, these adverse patterns result in recurring problems for their descendants. 

    Generational curses happen as a result of evil covenants being forged. Once these covenants are established and altars raised, they give evil spirits legal grounds to affect the lives of the individuals and their descendants.

    To ensure we're all on the same page, I recommend reading "The Reality of Generational Curses, Part 1" if you haven't done so already. It will provide a solid understanding of this topic. With that said, let's proceed.

    You might wonder, how do we manage to enter into covenants with spirits in general? Often, it starts with our ancestors. Covenants made with God, who is a spirit, can last up to a thousand generations (Deuteronomy 7:9). In contrast, covenants with evil spirits or demons can persist for three to four generations (Exodus 20:5). When you read the Bible, particularly the Old Testament, you notice a pattern: God often forges covenants with individuals to fulfill His will. A good example is Abraham (Genesis 12:7, Genesis 15:1-21). These covenants usually come with conditions—if you do this, you will receive that. If you break the agreement, you face consequences. With God, His instructions are very clear and there is no manipulation. He always gives you a choice to commit. The devil and his spirits, however, are a different story altogether. They lie and trick people into covenants, seeking only a legal ground to operate, which often comes from violating God’s laws.

    Let's delve into a bit of Bible study. God said in scripture, "You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor 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 fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments" (Exodus 20:4-6).

    In other words, serving other gods brings curses upon one's life and their descendants. Giving homage to deities, pledging allegiance to other gods, and following their rituals—even if it's just tradition and seems harmless—is considered serving false gods. Examples of this include sorcery, witchcraft, white or black magic, lodges, occultism, idolatry, tarot card reading, palm reading, rebellion, yoga, fraternities, consulting psychics or mediums, and more. God is a jealous God, and in His Word, He warns that serving other gods will bring the consequences of the father's sins upon the children to the third and fourth generations. According to scripture, participating in these practices signifies a rejection of God. As stated in Exodus 20:5b, 'visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me.'

    As I mentioned earlier, one of the most common ways to enter into covenants with spirits is through our ancestors. These agreements create lasting bonds and are passed down for generations. Covenants with evil spirits endure for three to four generations, while those with God can last up to a thousand generations. For instance, Abraham's covenant with God was passed down to his son Isaac, his grandson Jacob, and eventually to the entire nation of Israel.

    Another compelling example is found in the story of David. God made a covenant with David, assuring him that He would establish the throne of his kingdom forever (1 Chronicles 17:1-27, Psalm 132:11-12). Despite the rebellion of some of David’s descendants, when you examine the history of Israel, you see that God remained faithful to His covenant.

     I recommend reading the books of 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, and 1 & 2 Chronicles to see how God kept His covenants. Additionally, the book of Genesis will help you understand how He established these covenants. For a more comprehensive understanding, consider reading the entire Old Testament. Furthermore, reading Paul's writings in the New Testament will provide practical insights. This will provide deeper insight into covenants and altars. I promise, your perspective on God, spirits, and the connection between our physical lives and the spiritual realm will change. You'll come to see how events are influenced by the spiritual realm before they manifest in our reality.

    Generational curses are linked to covenants made with evil spirits. These spirits cannot operate in our physical world without human involvement, so they form covenants with people to gain legal rights here. To understand this better, I recommend reading my blog posts titled "Spirit Realm. Part 1" and "Spirit Realm. Part 2." Evil spirits do not seek casual relationships with humans; they aim for long-term connections to extend their influence through multiple generations. Their intention is to operate beyond the fourth generation. With each generation, they renew these covenants to maintain their hold until someone in the bloodline breaks it.

    Evil spirits renew their covenants with humans through "open doors" created by sin. Remember the scripture that says, "The wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23). Unrepentant sin carries consequences, granting the devil and his spirits the legal right to operate in one's life. When a sin dominates a bloodline, it is often orchestrated by an evil spirit with whom they have made a covenant. These spirits influence individuals in the bloodline to commit sins, ensuring they face the consequences. By gaining a legal right through the covenant, these evil spirits can influence individuals to sin and remain either unrepentant or unaware of their actions, thus ensuring they suffer the resulting consequences.

    When you read Deuteronomy 27 and 28, you'll find a clear depiction of the blessings that come with obedience and the curses associated with serving false gods and disobeying His commandments. Remember, we are slaves to whom we obey or serve. This is why these evil spirits can influence us. Their objective is to distract us from fulfilling our destiny, which aligns with God’s will, and to make it seem as if God's word is ineffective. I highly recommend reading the entire Old Testament to understand covenants, both good and bad. This will also help you see God as a covenant-keeping God and provide a fuller grasp of the New Covenant.

    In short, the New Covenant means we are joint heirs with Christ (Romans 8:16-17). Whatever He possesses, we possess, and whatever He achieves, we can achieve even more, as stated in John 14:12-14. Jesus made it possible for us to overcome the world and fulfill God’s will. All we need to do is accept Him and embrace the exchange He offers: living Christ's life because He paid for it and leaving our old lives behind.

    Now that I have established that generational curses are real and provided examples of their effects, along with the fact that we coexist with spirits that influence our actions to achieve their agendas, let's delve into how our ancestors forged these covenants.

    For example, if a person's religion is pagan (worship of any deity other than the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob), and they pledge allegiance to any deity or idol, including celestial bodies like the sun or moon, or even use elements of nature (earth, air, fire, water, and spirits), they are forming a covenant with devils. According to Deuteronomy 28 & Exodus 20:4-5, this covenant automatically brings a curse from God on that person and their descendants for four generations.

    Once a covenant is made, an altar is established to invite the spirits and receive their demands for appeasement. The spirits are appeased by following the rituals they demand, which gives them the legal right to operate within that bloodline. Remember, any spirit other than the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God, is an evil spirit whose purpose is to kill, steal, and destroy (John 10:10). The devil and his spirits hate us because their fate is sealed, while we humans have hope in Jesus. Covenanting with evil spirits, thinking any good can come from it, is a lie from the pit of hell. These spirits are only seeking the legal ground to destroy one's life, hinder one from fulfilling their destiny, and, if they cannot completely obstruct it, make it so difficult that one starts doubting God's Word and compromises their faith.

   Just a reminder for those who have been reading my blog: you know that spirits cannot legally operate in our world unless we give them permission. For those who may not be aware, here's a quick recap: When God created humanity, He granted us dominion over the Earth and instructed us to be fruitful, multiply, replenish, and subdue it (Genesis 1:26, 28; Psalm 8:6). Only humans have the authority to operate in this world through their physical bodies. In our realm, spiritual entities—both divine and demonic—require human consent to act, often through covenants. For God's will to be fulfilled on Earth, human cooperation is essential. Interactions with evil spirits or demons often involve covenants or agreements with humans, typically made through an altar. This explains how our ancestors made covenants with devils and how one can form covenants with evil spirits.

   Another way our ancestors forged covenants with devils was by seeking help from spirits other than God, our Creator, regardless of their intentions. Also engaging in rituals dictated by these non-divine spirits—such as pouring salt, urinating at the front door to drive away evil spirits, taking spiritual baths, tying red strings for protection, or using raw eggs to cleanse negative energy, etc.—constitutes forging covenants with devils, even if done out of ignorance or tradition. Additionally, seeking guidance through mediums or consulting occult practices not rooted in God's teachings also facilitated these covenants.

    Participating in traditions originating from omens often involves rituals believed to be influenced by evil spirits. For example, making a wish upon seeing a shooting star, tossing money into a fountain for good luck, or Bird pooping on you as a sign of good luck, encountering a black cat crossing your path, and more. All of these practices can be seen as connecting individuals to an evil covenant.

    My beloved brethren in Christ, always investigate the origin of any tradition or omen you practice, no matter how harmless it seems. If it contradicts the Bible, stop and repent, as your participation may tie you to an evil covenant.

    If you come from a background that worships deities, you are likely tied to an evil covenant. Following traditions that honor other gods or participating in seemingly harmless rituals can also connect you to such covenants. Take yoga, for example it appears harmless and beneficial for weight loss and stress relief, but do you realize that each pose or stretch pays homage to Hindu gods? In fact, devout Hindus are upset that the Western world has turned their religious practices into mere exercise routines. Even participating in festivals that originate from other deities' origins can tie you to an evil covenant. My advice is to always investigate the origin of any festival before you participate, even if it seems modern and is a norm in our society.

    Another example of a seemingly harmless ritual is pouring libations for a loved one who has passed away. However, this practice can also tie you to an evil covenant. Similarly, consulting a psychic, getting a palm reading for fun, or even just reading your horoscope can create such a connection. Additionally, practices like meditation aimed at opening the third eye, which involves entering another dimension, can expose you to evil spirits and demons.

    Now that we understand how our ancestors forged evil covenants and how one can unknowingly enter into covenants with devils, the next question becomes: How do we break these evil covenants? We will stop here and continue in the next blog, "The Reality of Generational Curses, Part 3: How do we break these evil covenants?"

    In the meantime, take a deep dive into your background and examine any traditions you practice, even those from the church. If they don't align with the Word of God or contradict His ordinances, it's time to start questioning and identifying any evil covenants you may unknowingly be a part of. This step is crucial for breaking these covenants. See you in the next blog! Link to part 3, "The Reality of Generational Curses, Part 3: How do we break these evil covenants?"

    

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