“A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.” Galatians 5:9 KJV
Most think a little sin is not so bad, but that’s all it takes, is a little!
A little rebellion, starts out “not so bad” but will, if left unchecked will be full blown defiance in no time. Rebellion is contagious. Because there is no fear of God there is no concern for consequences; and most often there are none. However, death makes it’s entrance and gains a foothold and will have his way unless life is resurrected. Only the power of God can do that. That takes prayers of humbled, submitted followers of Jesus Christ who will stand in the gap.
Rebellion cannot be rewarded. It cannot be disregarded. It cannot be tolerated. It must be excised; removed before the whole body is infected. It is a cancer whose purpose is to kill, steal and destroy.
How do you know rebellion? Disobedience to authority is its face. “I will be god”; “I will have my own way”; “I will not submit” it’s motto!
It is darkness.
“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, ”
1 Samuel 15:23a KJV
Rebellion - rejection to The Word Of God; the plague upon our families; our churches; our nation.
“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” 1 John 2:16 KJV
The world in the church.
We have been tolerant, just like the children of Israel who did not drive out the inhabitants of the land.
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
Our tolerance is rebellion. We must repent of our unbelief. We are living with the consequences. Pray God opens our eyes to our iniquities before it’s too late.
Even so - MARANATHA!
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