Somebody's Going to Pay For This

"That will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and fourth generation." Exodus 34:7 (King James Version Bible)

Some of the reason we as a nation are in such a financial mess is the idea of enjoying something today and paying for it tomorrow. A few years ago, a young couple could qualify for an interest-free mortgage with no down payment and only stated income. They then moved into their McMansion and filled it with furniture and appliances all purchased on easy credit. Those still in their 20's could enjoy the lifestyle it took their parents a lifetime to attain. No need to look for a sofa on craigslist or get that crib at a garage sale or drag the dirty clothes to the laundromat. No need to deal with reality; no need to live within your means. Problem is, somewhere, sometime, somebody is going to pay for it. And pay dearly.

Is life in general like that? Don't deal with your reality, and somewhere, sometime, somebody is going to pay for it. And pay dearly. It is often some innocent person who had nothing to do with it. The person you marry. Your own children. Your grandchildren. And on and on it goes, to the third and fourth generations in families. The sins of the parents are handed down like ugly rags no one wants to wear. I'm not advocating revenge, but wouldn't it be better to confront the person who actually did you harm than make those innocents pay? Wouldn't it be better to seek healing and help for your pain, than make those innocents pay? Until you have some resolution, all your bad stuff is out there floating around, ready to make those innocents pay. It won't just go away. It won't be okay. Because somewhere, sometime, somebody is going to pay for it. And pay dearly.

Susan

Lyrics to "She's Got Issues" by Dexter Holland