The Corrupting Nature of Sin

Judah Leaves Home

Possibly because of guilt.

Marries a Canaanite woman.

Has three sons.

Er

Onan

Shelah

The Judgement of God

Er dies

Onan dies

Tamar sent into exile

The Sin of Judah

Engages in immoral relations with what he believes is a temple prostitute.

His sin is exposed.

He demonstrates repentance.

Twins are born.

Lessons to Learn

Sin corrupts families and societies.

Generational power struggles

Generational sexual sin

Sin causes us to act in very stupid ways.

Sin brings misery.

Sin brings judgement from God.