Give it a little thought

Acrostic parable. Can you guess what it its yet?

I found the safe path today
Not by my own efforts
He told me where to step
Everything would be fine
Relief swept over me
Everything felt perfect
Nothing could touch me
Then I started to worry

Imagine if you killed someone
Days later, I was taken in by the police
I told you, it's ok, I will take the rap for you.
Ok, you say, not wanting the gas chamber.
Could you really forgive yourself?
Your sins all erased?

Endings like that don't ring true
Not when they're so unfair
Decide for yourself
Is your father's sin really your fault?
Not without huge logical leaps
Give it a little thought