Be cautious about who you associate with.

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Introduction

The concept of the proverb “The Apple does not fall from the tree” is so important and relevant in our lives. This saying indicates or explains how individuals inherit their traits and behaviours from their parents and grandparents. Be cautious about who you associate with. Do not be blinded by love, emotions, money and physical appearances. In your personal life, do your research and investigate the background of that individual before you commit marriage or have a child with someone. Likewise in the recruitment of individuals, do a thorough background check on individuals.  Even from a country point of view, we must be careful who we allow in our country to live among us because the apple does not fall far from the tree.

The Apple does not fall far from the tree

I know many of us nowadays do not consider the background of individuals but in former days, those parents and grandparents wanted to know who our parents were. You see if one of your parents was promiscuous, it is highly possible that you may become promiscuous too. If one of your parents was abusive, you may become abusive too. If your parents are kind and loving, you too may be kind and loving. I hope you understand what I am saying.

Many times, people behave the way they behave because of the environment and what they inherited from their parents. Some people really want to be good and try to behave differently but they cannot help themselves because of what was passed onto them from generation to generation.

This is why it is very important for us as parents to do the right thing.  There is a true saying that you reap what you sow. I know it sounds contrary to the point that apples do not fall far from the tree.

A change can happen

Do not be discouraged but you should be cautious. Individuals must recognize that they are acting just like the way their parents and their grandparents behaved. If it is negative behaviour, then you should seek help to reverse that behaviour through prayer, counselling and deliverance. Generation courses are real and can be broken. If you do not acknowledge the issue and seek assistance, these behaviors may perpetuate across generations.

Conclusion

Sometimes the warning signs are present but overlooked. We also think after a while, the behavious will go away. Do not get involved with anyone thinking their behaviours will magically disappear.  The behaviours will go away if you get help. That is why I think it is important for individuals to be exposed to the Word of God as early as possible. In this way, you can use the word of God to understand the concept of generational curses and use it as a guide for recovery and deliverance.