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The church seems to want to be seen as cooperating and supportive of social initiatives championed by many different faith communities. But is this a good thing or does it erode our witness and taint the love we are trying to show?Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation onOur website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter, @TeleiosTFacebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Who are you to judge me? Only God can judge me!When Jesus told His followers "Do not judge." in Matthew 7:1 was he telling us that any moral statements on our part would be a sin? As a cultural shorthand to self-ingratiation is the command not to judge an open door to every moral failing in the name of love?I'm pretty sure we've lost the plot on this one. Even as far back as Tertullian and the early church fathers, this command by Jesus has created controversies. But the command is clear. So why all the fuss?Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation onOur website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter, @TeleiosTFacebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Our final part of the series on General and Special Revelation, this podcast talks about how we view dreams, prophetic words, and mysticism as revelation of God in todays church.Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation onOur website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter, @TeleiosTFacebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Why do we hate? Is it nature or nurture? Is hate a choice? The doctrine or Total Depravity has taken us away from the Biblical response to hate and give a false sense of our responsibility in how we respond to hate.Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation onOur website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter, @TeleiosTFacebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Do you have a choice? Has God already decided if you're coming up or going down? In the book of Romans this idea is explored in chapter 9, and it is a very debated and misunderstood piece of Scripture. The church has been split between two opposing views, so where does Anabaptism stand in this minefield of opinion?Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation onOur website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter, @TeleiosTFacebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

The Magi are interesting visitors to the birth of a Jewish boy in a small town like Bethlehem. I have often felt like they don't fit in the narrative and only Matthew includes them in the story. So why are they there? Is there something we are missing in who they are and the significance of their arrival?Join us as we answers these question: looking into who the Magi were, what the star was, and the significance of the story only Matthew shared with his audience.Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

If you have ever said, or heard someone say, "I could never worship a god who..." then this episode is for you. God is often accused of being evil and malevolent, wiping out whole cultures and societies. But is this the God of the Bible? I think it is time to find out.Watch this episodes for more discussions on this topicWhy Does God Allow Evil?https://youtu.be/PXIg6Qs-aXc?si=KNSMV39-dwtczj84"If God is all Powerful & Loving Why Do Evil Exist"?https://youtu.be/eAlv83JJy4k?si=ElwfqteEAn9D8MYIText us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Have you ever wondered what the Bible means when it talks about the fear of God? Isn't God a God of love? This month's podcast looks at what this phrase means, how it has been misunderstood, and how it applies to all who consider themselves to be Christian. Please visit these podcasts if you would like to learn more:https://open.spotify.com/episode/12ZPJ6PlPjAiSLzta6xWrt?si=9dHQkl0CSx-ebED3vOZsUAhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0zkV2Y9lxhnTcYDB2r8iM4?si=G_TBZclnRwmkmm8Mseu-_QDo you, a friend, or a family member struggle with addiction? Don't hesitate the summit is on now. Here you will find support and tools you need: https://www.blessedfamily.link/wendellSupport the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Is the New Testament Church also the new covenant church? If so, are we required to abandon the old covenant? These questions define how you understand and apply scripture. True complicity in the new covenant comes through understanding the old covenant and its importance through the words and actions of Christ.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Teleios Talk is pleased to bring you "Finding Identity" with our host Wendell Martens. Based on Matthew 18:15-35, this presentation talks about abuse, identity, and forgiveness among believers.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Does the Bible forbid the celebration of holiday's? Often we look at Constantine as the one who created these 'pagan' Christian holiday's. But history is full of movements, governments, and sects who use holidays to effect change in society. What about the festivals God instituted in Leviticus, has He changed his mind, are His commands now an act of sinfulness? Support the Show.Thanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.I am told over and over that the Bible contains errors and contradictions that make it hard to believe. I am told that the God of Christianity is a tyrant; maniacal and vindictive; looking to decimate whole civilizations at His whim. But I don't read about a God like that in Scriptures, and I don't see the errors and contradictions that seem to be rampant on every page. Why is that? Am I just willfully blind and deceived? There is a lot to be said about what we find in the Biblical text and often we find things we aren't looking for.Support the Show.Thanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.How do we treat the Bible? Is it an ancient tome of mystical directions, a family heirloom we display in our homes, a book of reference, an object of worship, or the word of God? The manner in which the Bible is used by Christians has been called idolatrous. This month's podcast addresses some of the accusations and missuses we are accused of.Support the Show.Thanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Is the Bible made up of myths and fairy-tales? What about the dragons, demons, and talking snakes; that can't be real.... can it? What proof is there to convince me that the Bible is a reliable source of history? Between the skeptics and the believers the truth of Scripture has a lot to answer for. In this episode we will look at just a few things the Bible claims, and how those claims have been proven.Thanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube too! link with us here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFUPLcjgQNlJEGph7xbwCIijnYXkta2kUCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajPlease consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+help+us+expand+and+maintain+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.We see the analogy of the Good Shepherd in both the Old ad New Testament. Certainly, I expect most people can recite Psalm 23 from memory; yet, when Jesus referred to Himself as the Good Shepherd how did His analogy change our understanding of the words of David?Thanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube too! link with us here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFUPLcjgQNlJEGph7xbwCIijnYXkta2kUCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajPlease consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+help+us+expand+and+maintain+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

In the 18th century the divide between Christianity and Science was cemented in culture to the point that our schools now teach our children the religion is only for the week. But wasn't science a product of theological investigation? This is such a divisive topic that there are those in our churches who are leaving because they cannot reconcile the debate. Let us investigate the debate and see where Christianity and Science stand; and, let us decide if they are, in fact, compatible.Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube too! link with us here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFUPLcjgQNlJEGph7xbwCIijnYXkta2kUCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+help+us+expand+and+maintain+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

Christianity is often rejected as being too discriminatory or exclusive; our beliefs won't allow for the worldviews which contradict it. Is this accusation true? There are many who have left the faith over this. In this episode we look into the these common misunderstandings and see what Jesus really meant when He said, "I am the Way, no one gets to the Father but through Me."Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube too! link with us here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFUPLcjgQNlJEGph7xbwCIijnYXkta2kUCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

Are churches today only in business to control their members? When leaving the church it is common to hear people complain that there are too many rules, or they felt controlled, or they were hurt by the church. Why are these complains made; and, are they valid?Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube too! link with us here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFUPLcjgQNlJEGph7xbwCIijnYXkta2kUCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

Power, selfish ambition, and pleasure are the benchmarks of all we wish to achieve; and our culture makes sure we know this. But Christianity looks at these things and calls them evil. Why is that?Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube too! link with us here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFUPLcjgQNlJEGph7xbwCIijnYXkta2kUCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

The Doctrine of General Revelation tells us that no one has an excuse for knowing about God. We often here the argument about some isolated tribe who has never heard the Gospel; and -- how could they be condemned? But the Doctrine stands. Do we really understand this doctrine, and how should it impact our life and our witness?Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

Get a bit of news and views, as well as bloopers from this year's Podcast.Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

The social Justice movement has left its marks in all parts of Western culture, from politics, to education, to the church. But what is the legacy of this movement and has its impact on the church been positive or negative? The Bible has a lot to say about this and you may be surprised at what we discover. Let's discuss social justice and the response that Christians should have to this movement.Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

Has anyone you know seen a ghost? Have you? What exactly is a ghost and do we as Christians understand what ghosts actually are? There are ghost stories in the Bible and the Bible is very clear about what ghosts are. Let's open this up ant talk about it in this month's podcast.Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

Has our church invited an unholy alliance within its people? Today there are many things that have been grafted into our common worship; be that on Sunday morning or in our daily lives. But do some of the new ideas and practices carry with them a spirit of the occult? We often laugh at the simple sinful Hebrews in the Old Testament who just couldn't get it right and fell back into the pagan practices of their forefathers. But, is their story our story? Have we sought to worship a strange fire, and in doing so, have we begun including occultic practices in the church?Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

So, your pastor has just been let go.  Why did it happen? Is there a culture of dismissal in our churches? Today's pastor is too often treated like an expendable member, held to expectations which would be seen as abusive in any other profession. What is the expectation of the pastor and what is the expectation of each church member? Should we as a church address how pastors are treated in a new way?Based and my personal experiences, that of friends and family who have been pastors, and discussions going back to 2003. The intention here is to be blunt and honest about what happens behind closed doors. If what you hear hits close to home, know that you are not alone. The themes discussed in this podcast are not unique and nearly always ignored. If we as Christians are to become mature in our faith then topics like this need to be discussed.JfuDgOQfW0wxIPjigxEPJoin the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

Was the intention of the Gospel to split Christians into a dizzying array of denominations? Not only do we have historical disagreements between Protestants and Catholics, but with Coptic, Orthodox, and Messianic Christians as well. What does all this infighting do to our message and what should the churches response be?Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

Christianity and the Gospel are often accused of not being relevant. But is that accusation warranted? Christ said we were to be in the world but not of it, this lays the foundation for a counter-cultural truth.Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

What does it mean to die? Is there nothingness, do we cease to exist? Or maybe we are all bound for paradise (except maybe that one guy).Everyone will die, that is something we all have in common. But death is not the end. For some of us this life is only a vapor and there is so much more to look forward to.Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!

Is church membership important? Is church membership an invention of the church designed to control Christians? Let's look at where this practice originated and why it is taught at all.Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!

We hear a lot about being authentic and being true to ourselves. Self-help teachings and authentic living pervades our social networks and even our churches. How do these philosophies line up with Christianity? Has our desire for feeling good compromised our beliefs?Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!

What is the Bible to you? An old book, a collection of fables, or just something that looks great on your shelf? How we view the Bible is an indicator of where the allegiance of our heart resides. The Bible isn't malleable, regardless of how our emotions may disagree.Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!

Fourth Sunday of Lent sermon from Ephesians 5:7-14 focusing on light and darkness. A call to a Christian code of conduct and action.Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!

What is meant when we say we are good? Is man essentially good? When we talk of goodness it is often against the backdrop of evil. This contrast of good and evil is missing something though. Scripture defines what good and evil are. So are you good? Good enough to go to Heaven when you die?Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!

Popular Christians are deconstructing their faith and it seems to be a trend we are seeing in our churches today. What does it mean to deconstruct? Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!

We talk about politics, culture, and religion and how it effected us in 2022. COVID, protests, sexual politics, and notable deaths along with an email discussion on church polity are all discussed. That, and a hilarious Easter egg are all included in this years sign off.

Do miracles really happen and if so, do they violate the laws of nature? What is the true purpose of miracles and why are they recorded in the Bible?Have you ever experienced a miracle in your life? How did people respond when you shared it? Have you shared it?https://www.facebook.com/teleiostalk/?tsid=0.21840643278877248&source=resultHosted by: Wendell MartensAll content © 2022 Teleios Talk's Podcast.

As Christians we are called to prayer. If prayer is our personal communication with God, then why do struggle to do it? Maybe an unanswered prayer has left you asking, "Why pray at all?" Jesus taught His disciples to pray, and if, as Christians, we have been shown how to pray then perhaps practice makes perfect.https://www.facebook.com/teleiostalk/?tsid=0.21840643278877248&source=resultHosted by: Wendell MartensAll content © 2022 Teleios Talk's Podcast.

There are many different ways we describe grace: sacramental, unconditional, and prevenient. But what is meant when we discuss grace? The doctrine of grace is one which we learn about early on in the Old Testament. Let's talk about what grace means to us.

Blessings come when we are obedient. In the story of David and Goliath the obedience of David meant that he did what God wanted. He did not heed the words of his brothers or even the king. In out lives, who do we listen to? How do we go about defeating giants?

What does it mean to attend a church? Do you go to a place of worship with others or do you choose to skip the "organized" church to worship on your own? And what about church discipline? Should the church be allowed to say who is in and who is out? In this episode we will talk about all these topics and more.

When it comes to communion, churches celebrate this sacrament in many different ways.  But what connection does communion have to foot-washing and cannibalism? Listen to this month's episode and find out.

Does life go the way we planned? Yet, nothing surprises God. So why do we choose to curse God when plans change?Support the show

Should we keep sinning to increase our grace? Grace is not a license to sin. A God who forgives is a transformative God.Support the show

Baptism is a sacrament instituted by Christ for His followers and the church, However, the act of baptism looks very different when you look at all the churches and denominations in the world. Why is this, and are we getting it wrong?Support the show

Part three of our series on the offices of Christ. today we talk about Christ as King. Was Jesus who He was expected to be? There is an expression that Jesus came to be the King of an upside down kingdom. What does that mean?Support the show

Through out the course of Biblical history the role of priest was that of the one who offered sacrifices and brought us to a place of redemption. But unlike the priests of the Old Testament, Jesus is the perfect priest, the high Priest without rival.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/teleiostalk20)

Jesus once asked His disciples, "Who do you say I am?" This questions is important for us to answer as well. Who do you say Jesus is? Is He your king?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/teleiostalk20)

How do you respond in difficult and terrible situations? Are we known better by our actions or our words?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/teleiostalk20)

We all have debt we feel we will never pay off, but do we have a debt which is insurmountable? Who pays the price when we can not?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/teleiostalk20?fan_landing=true)

Introduced in the fourth century, the offices of Christ have become an important part of Church Doctrine. Christ as a prophet was an idea which was recognized and prophesied to through out Scripture. Why is this important and how does it impact our Christian beliefs?https://www.facebook.com/teleiostalk/

When we think of our sin we remember read about God being a jealous God. We read also about generational sin and curses handed down to children from their fathers. But what is our struggle when it comes to sin? Is it that we do not want to be guilty of our own decisions?