Generational Curses

Does the Bible teach generational curses?

The Bible clearly communicates the idea that ‘consequences’ — not ‘curses’ — are passed down from generation to generation. One example is drunkenness. The children of drunkards frequently suffer neglect and abuse as a direct consequence of their parent’s sinful behavior. Then as they grow up, they sometimes make terrible life choices, which affect them and their families.

Secondly, the Bible clearly communicates that each person will be held responsible for their own guilt of sin. The classic Scripture on this is Ezekiel 18:20:

“The soul who sins is the one who will die. The son will not share the guilt of the father, nor will the father share the guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous man will be credited to him, and the wickedness of the wicked will be charged against him.”