Proverbs 17:11
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An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
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Rebellion is a terrible sin. It shows how arrogant, contrary, malicious, and willful man can be. God compares it to witchcraft (I Sam 15:23). When you see it, you have found an evil man. These fools cannot submit to correction or government, so they must rebel. But the great God, the originator of all authority and rule, will have the last laugh. He will send just retribution against such rebels of present punishment and then eternal misery.
Reader, have you felt your soul bristle when others correct you? Do you find it necessary to question most things you are told to do? Which is more important to you - your rights or your duties? It is part of your foolish nature that does not want to be governed. Though you arrived utterly helpless and ignorant in this world, in just a few months you expect to be able to do as you wish without regard for the authority or wisdom of others.
Rebellion brought sin into the universe. The devil rebelled against his role in heaven - he wanted more (Jude 1:6). Adam condemned humanity to death - physical and eternal - by rebelling against God's word in Eden (Gen 2:17; Rom 5:12-14). God burned up Sodom for rebelling against God and nature's laws for man-woman sex (Jude 1:7). And he opened up the earth to swallow Korah for complaining against Moses (Num 16:1-34).
Rebellion is promoted from the top and bottom. At the top - a false concept of God as a begging weakling allows men to think they can reject Him and the Bible. At the bottom - permissive parents and flattering schools program children to rebel against any threat to their freedom. And in between, rulers legislate privilege and protection for rebellion and sedition - like labor unions and free speech - that keep the evil in motion (Eccl 10:5-7).
This evil conspiracy creates widespread dysfunction. Women revolt against submission to husbands, wrecking marriages. Students defy teachers, causing classroom chaos. So-called patriots despise civil laws, promoting anarchy. Deacons overrule pastors, neutering their leadership. Women have short hair, men have long hair, rap is called music, Picasso is called an artist, piercing tongues is accepted, and adultery is called having an affair.
The Lord, the great God, will punish rebellion against His word or His authorities. He kept Moses from Canaan for rebelling against His command (Num 20:24). He describes civil rebels as comparable to rabid dogs needing to be put down (II Pet 2:10-12). Beware!
Reader, it is wisdom to learn obedience and submission today! The Bible clearly states your duties to God and men. Learn them, do them, and teach them to your children.
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