1 Chronicles 1-2
Genealogy is offered in various places throughout scripture. These are given to help us understand the distribution of the nations, along with the lineage of Jesus. It can be beneficial to gain knowledge of our roots, to understand where we came from. We are often concerned about our legacy. What we do has an impact on future generations. Unfortunately, some place blame on their ancestors because of their aberrant behavior. However, God does not give us this out. We are given the freedom and responsibility to make our own personal choices. Thus, if our parents were abusive, it doesn't justify our abusive behavior. We can, and should, choose to be different. On a larger scale, a nation cannot be excused because of its history. It isn't enough to say, "That's just our culture." When the culture, born of heritage, is opposed to God, we must change our culture, establish a new heritage, a new legacy, one that is rooted in God and His principles.
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