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Was Canaan Cursed for Ham's Sin (Genesis 9:24-25)?
Bible Questions & AnswersNotice the incident involving Noah and his family: Noah awoke from his wine and knew what his youngest grandson, Canaan, had done to him. The situation began with Noah becoming drunk and being violated. Canaan, the son of Ham, is identified as the perpetrator of this act. Ham, being the first on the scene after his son's perverse act, guessed what had happened and reported it to his brothers, Shem and Japheth, to seek counsel. Later, when Noah awoke, there was no doubt in his mind that Canaan had defiled him, and he cursed Canaan for it. Canaan, listed last among Ham's sons as Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan, was indeed the youngest. Canaan was punished for his own sin, not for anything Ham did.
Are the Jews Cursed for Deicide?
'Ready Answer' by Charles WhitakerIs Matthew 27:25 a Jewish admission of deicide? Rightly understood, it is absolutely not a curse. God has not bound Himself to chastise Jewry as a whole.
Responsibility Equals Accountability
CGG Weekly by Martin G. CollinsChildren frequently practice the same sins as their parents, and they receive the same punishment. However, each is still responsible for his or her own actions.
The Commandments (Part Twelve)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughParents need to teach their children to consider the long-range consequences of current behaviors, chastening and disciplining them while there is hope.
Self-Government and Responsibility (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJacob's Trouble, or the Great Tribulation, comes about because people are not meeting their God-given responsibilities: keeping His Commandments.
Lamentations (Part Seven)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe people suffering under the Babylonians had basked in the privilege of being God's chosen people while also trashing the terms of the Covenant.
Acts (Part Fourteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe people of Lystra and Derbe mistake Paul for Hermes and Barnabas for Zeus. When Paul convinces the crowds that he and Barnabas are not gods, they are rejected.
Faith and the Christian Fight (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLike with the heroes of faith, our testing will be commensurate with the job God has prepared for us. We must make our relationship with God our top priority.