REBELLION HINDERS GRACE FOR PROSPERITY

By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi 

Ps 68:18 KJV “Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them”

   The above scripture says God loves rebels and has great plans for them.  Rebellion is resistance against divinely constituted authority. It is worthy of note that not all authority is divine .Any authority that seeks to suppress the truth of the gospel is not of God and should be resisted.  2 Cor 10:5 KJV  says “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;”  therefore , we are not expected to be under an ungodly authority . It is possible to have a Christian governing authority that promotes ungodliness and a non-Christian authority that promotes godliness; godliness is not a function of religion but the human conscience, Rom 2:14-16NLT says “Even Gentiles, who do not have God's written law, show that they know his law when they instinctively obey it, even without having heard it. They demonstrate that God's law is written in their hearts, for their own conscience and thoughts either accuse them or tell them they are doing right.” Based on the aforementioned scripture, rebellion is a function of the human choice and it comes with consequences when targeted against godly authority.

      People rebel for many reasons one of which is a desire to be loved or heard,  a child raised in a home where affection was not displayed by parents, tends to become a rebellious adult; rebellion serves as a way a venting years of cumulated anger, hopelessness and bitterness. Such persons never have a rational reason to rebel. With this understanding, it is easier to help them overcome the negative effects of the spirit of rebellion.  

        The consequences of rebellion include the inability to be gainfully employed or be in a healthy business or marriage relationship due to a lack of trust, Prov 26:6 TLB says “To trust a rebel to convey a message is as foolish as cutting off your feet and drinking poison! ." The  rebel struggles with academic work , are unteachable and always presumptuous in a marriage relationship Prov 17:10 TLB  says“A rebuke to a man of common sense is more effective than a hundred lashes on the back of a rebel”  Rebels are prone to self destruction Prov 10:21 TLB Says  “A godly man gives good advice, but a rebel is destroyed by lack of common sense.”  They are often exposed to danger  Prov 22:5 TLB “The rebel walks a thorny, treacherous road; the man who values his soul will stay away.”

      Rebels are prone to conflicts, fights and physical abuse in marriage because they cannot control their temper. Prov 29:11 TLB says“A rebel shouts in anger; a wise man holds his temper in and cools it. " They cannot make intelligent contributions in a dialogue Prov 24:7 TLB says “Wisdom is too much for a rebel. He'll not be chosen as a counselor! They often sound foolish as preachers and teachers Prov 15:2 TLB says “ A wise teacher makes learning a joy; a rebellious teacher spouts foolishness.”  They are easily drawn to corrupt businesses Prov 17:7 TLB says “Truth from a rebel …are.. unexpected.” They care less about facts and argue blindly Prov 18:2  TLB says “A rebel doesn't care about the facts. All he wants to do is yell.” They are a major source of trauma and disappointment to their parents Prov 10:1 TLB ”Happy is the man with a level-headed son; sad the mother of a rebel.”  Rebellion gives Satan the advantage over our lives (Eph2:1-2) only through genuine repentance, being filled with the Holy Ghost while under the authority of  a mature, principled spiritual leader who is full of God's word then can the yoke of rebellion be demolished.  

Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation  receive grace to surrender to godly counsel and overcome satanic manipulations  in Jesus name.

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