Jeremy Long

This passage of scripture is teaching us the importance of discerning the right way. First of all, we shouldn't look to outward appearance to validate the call of God on someone's life. We should instead look to their heart condition and the fruit that is evident in their life. We should never attempt to disqualify someone or ourselves from being used by God because we don't feel good enough because it is so much more about the attitude of the heart and the fruit we bear.

Rebellion is when we do what we want to do instead of doing what we know God wants us to do. Rebellion is as bad as witchcraft because rebellion is the root of witchcraft. Witchcraft is manipulating people or events in order for our agenda to be fulfilled. It's the same way with rebellion in general. Rebellion and arrogance go hand in hand because when there is rebellion, it is us wanting to fulfill our own will, our own desires; and arrogance is being all about ones self, and not about the good of others. We need to search our hearts and pray that God will search our hearts daily for any rebellion; and if any is found, we should repent of it, (turn away from it), and move forward. If we don't repent from our arrogance and rebellion, there will be consequences just like there is consequences for any sin. We need to do what David did and pray..... Create in me a clean heart oh God!!!