One foot in front of the other

SINS OF THE FATHERS Every person has their own demons to contend with.  I am not immune to such things.  I walk around pretending that I am in control of mine and attempt to portray the image of "the guy who has his shit together"; although, I am in constant battle within myself attempting to control my temper, my appetite and my self esteem, just to call attention to the most prevalent ones. I a continuously reminded of a biblical reference that I read many years ago which had a resounding effect on my personality as a young man who constantly struggled to make sense of the Lott that I drew in life: "I The Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me." I was a teenager the first time that I came across this bit of scripture and kept it to myself,  never having the nerve to attempt to discuss the meaning with one of the many self proclaimed Know-It-All Jesus freaks w...