Ezekiel 18:20

The soul who sins is the one who will die. A son will not bear the iniquity of his father, and a father will not bear the iniquity of his son. The righteousness of the righteous man will fall upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked man will fall upon him.

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One song meets this passage

  • “I cannot blame this on my father”

    It's Been Awhile · Staind

    resonates with Ezekiel 18:20

    Scripture insists each person bears their own guilt rather than inheriting a parent's sin, which matches his refusal to deflect blame.