REBELLION
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RECLAIMING THE REBEL
What Is Rebellion?
- Rebellion is open opposition to authority or tradition.
- Usually the word rebellion implies disobedience when there should be obedience.
- The Old French word for rebel is rebelle, which means “to wage war again.”
Who Are Considered Rebellious?
- Anyone who is violating the revealed will of God is rebellious. “Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.” Romans 13:2
- Rebellion can reside in the heart of anyone at any age. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23
Is Everyone Rebellious?
- Yes. We were all born with a sin nature.
“Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.” Psalm 51:5
- Yes. We have all willfully sinned.
“We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” Isaiah 53:6
What Is Obedience?
- Obedience means being submissive to authority.
- The Latin word for obedience is oboedire, which means “to listen.”
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What Is the Biblical Picture of Rebellion?
This is seen in the Bible regarding a son (Amon) who succeeds his evil father as king.
“He walked in all the ways of his father.”
(2 Kings 21:21)
Rebellion Calls for a Balance of Law and Love
- Israel’s Rebellion:
- Sin Nature
- God’s Response:
- Unfailing Love
- In Bondage
- In Love
- Slaves to sin.God provides deliverance.
- Slaves to sin.
- God provides deliverance.
- In Rebellion
- In Love
- Forgets God’s faithfulness; complains; develops bitterness.
- God fulfills needs and extends grace.
- Results
- In Love
- Failure to develop inner discipline; did not mature; did not respond to God.
- God establishes the Law.
- Israel’s Rebellion: Sin Nature
- God’s Response: Unfailing Love
- The Law is necessary for rebellion.
- Revealing God’s expectations
“We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious.”
(1 Timothy 1:9)
- The Law is made to reveal rebellion.
- Obedience is necessary for holiness.
- Revealing God’s purpose.
“Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.”
(Exodus 19:5–6)
- Obedience to God brings us to holiness.
- Discipline is necessary for maturity.
- Revealing God’s character.
“The Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son.”
(Hebrews 12:6)
- Confirmation of His unfailing love.
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”
(Hebrews 12:11)
Who Are Considered Rebellious?
- Anyone who is violating the revealed will of God is rebellious. “Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.” (Romans 13:2)
- Rebellion can reside in the heart of anyone at any age. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)
Is Everyone Rebellious?
- Yes. We were all born with a sin nature. “Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.” (Psalm 51:5)
- Yes. We have all willfully sinned. “We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” (Isaiah 53:6)
Characteristics of a Rebel
- Insolent
- Resistant
- Unbelieving
- Resentful of authority
- Defensive
- Independent
- Complaining
- Distrustful
- Greedy
- Defiant
Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and certain Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—became insolent and rose up against Moses. With them were 250 Israelite men, well-known community leaders who had been appointed members of the council. They came as a group to oppose Moses and Aaron and said to them, ‘You have gone too far!’ When Moses heard this, he fell facedown.”(Numbers 16:1–4)
The Rebellion Cycle
- Conceited “I want what I want because I’m important.”
- independent living (“I” oriented)
- pleasure seeking (temporal values)
- Calculating “I’ll do whatever it takes to get it.”
- deceptive (lying, cheating, stealing)
- manipulative (using guilt tactics)
- Condemning “You don’t really care about me!”
- complaining (“You’re too hard on me.”)
- blame shifting (“It’s all your fault.”)
- Calloused “I don’t care who it hurts.”
- apathetic (toward loved ones)
- resistant (toward God)
- Contemptuous “I hate those who get in my way.”disrespectful (irreverent, disobedient, foul-mouthed, messy)rule breaking (extremes in sex, drugs, money, hostility) disrespectful (irreverent, disobedient, foul-mouthed, messy) rule breaking (extremes in sex, drugs, money, hostility)
- Controlling “I won’t give up what I have.”ossessive (uses power plays because of emotional insecurity)abusive (verbally, emotionally, physically) ossessive (uses power plays because of emotional insecurity) abusive (verbally, emotionally, physically)
"These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to listen to the Lord’s instruction.”
(Isaiah 30:9)
“Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them.”
(Romans 2:14–15)
The Cycle of REBELLION
“Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.”
(Romans 13:1–2)
What will break the cycle of Rebellion?
”Brokenness before God … breaking the willful attitude … praying, “Lord, I want to quit living out of my own resources. I’m letting You have rightful rule over my heart and life.”“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.”
(Psalm 51:17)
“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but … worldly sorrow brings death.”
(2 Corinthians 7:10)
Key Verses to Learn
Help for one in rebellion
“Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O Lord.”
(Psalm 25:7)
Hope for one hurt by rebellion
“Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.”
(Psalm 62:5–7)
Key Passage to Read and Reread
Luke 15:11–32C
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