Actions and Repercussions: Lessons from Genesis 9

Could the actions of one man alter the fate of generations to come? Join us as we unravel the profound lessons from Noah's life, specifically focusing on the aftermath of the flood. We dive deep into Genesis 9:19-21 to uncover how Noah's decision to become a husbandman, plant a vineyard, and fall into drunkenness had lasting repercussions. Witness how this pivotal moment brought shame upon Noah and set a troubling precedent for his descendants. Contrast this with the actions of his sons, Shem and Japheth, who chose to cover their father's shame, thus embodying the biblical principle that love covers all sins.

In this thought-provoking episode, we discuss the enduring consequences of sin and the importance of leading by example. Reflect on the wisdom found in Proverbs and 1 Peter about covering transgressions with love rather than spreading strife. Discover why our actions, especially as parents, have a profound impact on our children and the importance of striving to finish well in our personal journeys. This episode serves as a poignant reminder of the lasting legacy of our choices and the biblical call to seek righteousness in all we do. Don't miss this compelling discussion that will challenge you to think deeply about your own actions and their ripple effects.

Thanks for listening. Find us on YouTube, Substack, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

Transcript

W. Austin Gardner: 0:00

I'm just going to go ahead and tell you as we get started that you're not going to like this particular one, because the lesson is from the life of Noah wine brings chaos. In Genesis, chapter 9 and verse 19, the whole earth is overspread. You know, his kids are going to go out and they're going to go all across the world. And in verse 21, it says and Noah, he drank of the wine and was drunken. First thing he does. He began to be a husbandman and he planted a vineyard and he drank of the wine he had worshiped. But now he's whining, now he's going to use this time to drink wine. And he was uncovered in his tent and Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father and told his two brothers without, and there was nakedness. It's a shameful, shameful event. Whatever's going on here, this is the first mention of wine, if I could remind you, the first time we say it mentioned. Is it mentioned in a positive light or is it mentioned in a negative light? And I know that it is popular today to be winebibbers. It is popular today for preachers to be drinking alcohol. It's just not that popular in Noah's time and Noah's life.

W. Austin Gardner: 1:15

You see, sin has consequences. Canaan will follow in the steps of his dad and do wrong and make him a servant, wicked and perverted. Abraham will lie and his son will do the same. Your children do what the parents do, often the son's sin. He mocked his father instead of honoring him. Shem and Japheth showed love and they covered him up. They covered up his neck and said he had done wrong. But Shem and Japheth did the right thing.

W. Austin Gardner: 1:45

Because the Bible says in Proverbs, chapter 10, in verse 12, hatred stirs up strife. Hatred came out of the tent laughing you ain't gonna believe. His daddy's in there naked, he's drunk and he's an idiot. He came out mocking his dad. But the loving ones went in and love covers all sin. In Proverbs, chapter 12 and verse 16, a fool's wrath is pleasantly known, but a prudent man covers shame. He should have covered the embarrassment and the shame of his father. In Proverbs, chapter 17 and verse 9, he that covers a transgression seeks love. He wants love, but he that repeateth the matter separateth the very friends. There are people that will whisper and lie and tell things and stretch sayings and exaggerate things and separate friends. The Bible is clear in 1 Peter, chapter 4 and verse 8, fervent charity among yourselves, for charity, love shall cover the multitude of sin, and that's what God wanted. But Noah has gotten drunk. His son is now going to be his grandson actually is going to be cursed. That's a whole nother lesson for another day, and that's going to happen.

W. Austin Gardner: 2:59

But I want you to think on this. I want you to realize that your sins get imitated. Your sins affect your children more than they do you many times. I want you to know that sin and right are more caught than taught. I want you to know it's not words, it's actions that are important here. Your actions are speaking so loudly I can't hear what you're saying, and so I want you to realize Noah receives a horrible stain on his name that will be mentioned till the day he dies. It's the last thing we told about him. It should be our prayer to finish. Well, now, before I close this, because I know that it is controversial it's pretty clear biblically that wine is a mocker. Strong drink is raging and you are not wise to get involved in it, and the first story in the Bible makes that clear. Be careful what you do. Be careful what you do. That might ruin you and maybe you can overcome the sand, but it might affect your children. You want to be very careful not to harm your children.