How Do Curses Work? Breaking Generational Curses and Finding Freedom in Christ

Breaking Generational Curses and Walking in Freedom Through Christ

Many people wonder why specific patterns keep repeating in their lives—poverty, chronic illness, relationship breakdowns, or unexplainable fear. Could a curse be the hidden cause?

Curses are real and active today, and they often go unnoticed. But praise God—He has given us power through Jesus Christ to break every curse and walk in freedom.

What Is a Curse?

A curse is a spiritual assignment sent by the enemy to destroy. It opens the door for demonic spirits to carry out torment in a person’s life. Proverbs 26:2 tells us: “As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.” In other words, there must be a legal right or open door for a curse to land.

Even Job, a righteous man, struggled with fear that became an open door. Job 3:25 says, “For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me.” His fear weakened God’s hedge of protection around him. Fear, sin, and rebellion are common doorways for curses to take effect.

Sources of Curses

Let’s explore some common sources of curses:

1. Generational Curses

Sins of our ancestors can pass down through bloodlines. Exodus 20:5 warns that the iniquity of the fathers visits the children to the third and fourth generation.

2. Dedication to Satan

Those involved in occult rituals, Freemasonry, or New Age practices often dedicate themselves or their children to Satan, opening the door to generational bondage.

3. Taking Communion with Bitterness

1 Corinthians 11:27–30 explains that partaking of the Lord’s Supper with unforgiveness brings judgment, weakness, and even premature death. Unforgiveness is a major spiritual block.

4. Idolatry

Bowing to or honoring idols invites curses. Scripture warns us again and again:

"You shall have no other gods before Me" (Ex. 20:3–6).

"Keep yourselves from idols" (1 John 5:21).

"Those who make them become like them" (Psalm 115:4–8).

5. Occult Practices

Astrology, tarot, crystals, energy healing, and witchcraft are not harmless—they’re doorways to darkness.

6. Bringing Cursed Objects Into the Home

Deuteronomy 7:26 warns, “Do not bring a detestable thing into your house or you will be set apart for destruction like it.”

7. False Religion

1 Corinthians 10:20 says sacrifices to other gods are sacrifices to demons. Even religious systems that deny the deity of Christ or teach salvation apart from Him are dangerous.

8. Not Honoring Parents

While some parents are abusive or absent, Jesus still commanded us to honor them: “Honor your father and mother” (Matthew 19:19).

9. Fear and Rebellion

Fear invites torment. Rebellion against God’s commandments invites spiritual judgment and often results in a curse (Deut. 28).

10. Word Curses and Oaths

Words spoken in anger or hatred—even your own negative self-talk—can open the door to a curse. Oaths taken in Freemasonry or other secret societies must be renounced.

Recognizing the Symptoms of a Curse

Here are common signs you may be under a curse:

Chronic or mysterious illnesses

Repeated financial failure or poverty

Barrenness or miscarriage

Accidents and near-death experiences

Constant relationship breakdowns

Suicidal thoughts or oppression

Cycles of shame, failure, or addiction

If you feel like no matter how hard you try, something blocks your progress—it could be a curse.

Breaking the Curse: Freedom in Jesus Christ

The good news is this: Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8). Through the cross, we are redeemed from every curse. Galatians 3:13 declares, “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us.”

Steps to Break a Curse:

Recognize the patterns.

Repent of any known sins and those in your generational line.

Renounce any covenants made with Satan, idols, or false religion.

Forgive anyone who has wronged you.

Break the curse in the name of Jesus.

Command all related spirits to leave you in Jesus’ name.

Deliverance is real, and it is for today.

Join Us on Your Journey to Healing and Freedom

🚨 FREE Bi-Weekly Deliverance Webinar
Join our free bi-weekly webinar and learn how to walk in deliverance and freedom from curses, trauma, and spiritual oppression. Sign up here:
👉 https://www.touchofgod.org/events/free-webinar-registration

🙋‍♀️ Prefer a Personal One-on-One Ministry Session?
We offer confidential, one-on-one deliverance ministry. Experience healing, breakthrough, and peace.
👉 https://www.touchofgod.org/ministry-programs/deliverance-ministry

🙏 Join Us for Tuesday Night Prayer at 10:00 PM CST
Come together with others in faith and intercession. Prayer changes things.
👉 Join Prayer Here

💕 Thrive Group Mentoring for Women

You don’t have to walk this journey alone. Join our Thrive Group Mentoring—a faith-filled sisterhood where women grow in identity, healing, and purpose.

🔥 Find your voice. Heal your heart. Embrace your calling.
Let the Holy Spirit minister to you in a safe, Spirit-led environment.
👉 Sign up now: https://www.touchofgod.org/ministry-programs/women-thriving-together-group

Final Thoughts

Curses are spiritual legalities that must be revoked. But in Christ, you are not a victim—you are more than a conqueror. If you recognize the symptoms of a curse, don’t wait. There is healing, hope, and deliverance available to you today.

In Christ’s Service,
Teresa Morin
President of Touch of God Int’l Ministries
https://www.touchofgod.org
Healing and Deliverance | Ordained Minister | Public Speaker

**********************

FREE GIFT

Are you a Christian woman suffering from self-doubt, worry, and procrastination? Do you feel defeated?

I am looking for women suffering from anxiety to provide feedback to me. I am launching a 90-day program, and your help would be invaluable. It would take 15 minutes of your time. Click on the book to to open up the survey, then you can download the books.

proven 5-step program.

Hard time meeting deadlines?
Are you paralyzed when you need clear thinking or decisive action?
Fear of not meeting boss's expectations?
Relationship troubles?
Are you tired of the restless night, unable to turn off your brain, and cannot function the next day?

All the above and more are results of anxiety, stress, and depression in your everyday life? Looking for anxious women to do a survey with me. You will get your Free gift eBook! A digital downloadable book PDF - no shipping address is needed.

An "illegitimate" curse is when a person pronounces evil upon another person without their knowledge or consent. The same thing can then apply.

Curses have to be broken in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazareth, our Curse Destroyer.

Christians need to know that our inheritance of freedom is not automatic. It has to be appropriated. Only then can we be released into the fullness of our blessing in Christ.

Freemasonry curses of death and destruction can affect you and your family:

emotionally
mentally
spiritually
psychologically
physically
in career and employment
financially

Visit us at Touch of God International Ministries
https://healingdeliverance.net

Get your Powerful Free Ebook - Unlocking Deliverance

Unraveling Deliverance - insight what deliverance is and process

Thursday, February 03, 2022