“And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt
offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey
is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. 23- For rebellion is as the sin
of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast
rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.” (I
Samuel 15:22- 23 King James Version)
We are all guilty of the sin of rebellion. We know
Adam and Eve committed the sin of rebellion when they disobey God, and when
they let pride overcome them by yielding to Satan’s temptation according to
Genesis chapter three verses one to twenty four. An acronym for “REBELLIOUS”
may give us a good picture of most of the attitude of people from the past, and
the present generation.
R- Rebellious to God, to parents, and to
authorities.
E- Envious and Erratic in life, in attitude, and in
their ways.
B- Bad, and Bullies others for self gratification or
enjoyment.
E- Eludes the truth for personal interest.
L- Loyalty is questionable- in friendship,
organization, church, and family.
L- Libelous in nature and Lack of God’s wisdom.
I- Irrational in decision making.
O- Oppressive in dealing with people.
U- Usurping authority and power.
S- Selfish, self- centered, self- willed, and showy
or hypocrite.
(Jeremiah 5:23; Isaiah 30:9; 65:2; Jeremiah 4:17)
“23- Likewise when the LORD sent you from Kadeshbarnea, saying, Go up
and possess the land which I have given you; then ye rebelled against the
commandment of the LORD your God, and ye believed him not, nor hearkened to his
voice. 24- Ye have been
rebellious against the LORD from the day that I knew you. (Deuteronomy
9:23- 24 KJV)
