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Christian Living/ Morals & Ethics
Inherited Sin
Monday, April 15, 2019If my children were born out of wedlock, are they automatically damned to hell?
Sincerely,
Worried
Dear Worried,
Absolutely not. Ezek 18:2-4 says that God holds each person accountable for their own individual sins. It is a sin to have children out of wedlock, but that is a sin the parents need forgiveness for, not the children. Your children are not damned because of your choices.
However, your choices do greatly influence your children’s future. Our kids look to us as role-models and guides. God says that how we train up a child will affect where they go (Pr 22:6).
It is a sign of a healthy parental instinct that you are already worried about your children’s spiritual future. The best thing you can do for them is to make your own life right with God. We would be happy to get you in touch with a faithful church (not all churches are faithful) that can help you get on the right track for you and your children. Just e-mail us at askyourpreacher@mvchurchofchrist.org, and we will happily assist you in whatever way we can. SB