Greetings,
Learning from one's mistakes is one of the hardest lessons learned. One lesson is sinning against God and continuing to sin again and again in the same fashion. To do so will undoubtedly get God's attention! Learning and doing requires intentional attention in stopping patterns of disobedience, rebellion, and unbelief from taking up residence in our lives. The narrative journey of the children of Israel is a timely lesson of the importance of learning from their sinful nature and the development of a gracious heart toward God.
Case in point, Korah's rebellion. Korah was a descendant of the tribe of Levi, the third of Jacob's sons, and a first cousin of Moses and Aaron. According to the Biblical narrative, he experienced the Exodus and the journey through the Red Sea. In fact, he was with the Israelites as they received the Torah (Law) at Mount Sinai (Altein, "Korah: The Rebel of the Bible," chabad.org).
Despite his personal and intimate fellowship in the experiences shared with the Israelites, Korah decided to incite a rebellion against Moses, the leader of the Israelites. Harboring and acting on actions to derail God's leader and His people never ends well for the inciter of the action and those choosing to follow as well. Critical to analyzing and learning from Korah's decision of insurrection is understanding the word apathy. What is Apathy? According to Mirriam-Webster dictionary, apathy is "the feeling of not having much emotion or interest in things or something." Our decisions, beliefs, and actions point us toward belief or unbelief. The choices one makes in life either suggest confessing Christ entirely or living a life of apathy. Apathy is a word all Christians should familiarize themselves with.
Matthew 5:37 reminds us to “But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.”
Apathy is rebellion!!!
Remember, Satan used the same rebellious actions to influence a third of Heaven to see him as God. Apathy is one of the most effective tools because it can deceive individuals into believing it is a neutral position they can take. Apathy is not neutral!!! Furthermore, it is a severe offense to place one's desires in things God has not called us to or even equipped us for. Each member of the Body of Christ is essential and plays a vital role in fulfilling the mandate of God.
Point of Wisdom: Be satisfied in where God has planted you, and watch God bless you immediately.
However, go ahead and read what happens as a result of his rebellious spirit in Numbers 16:23-35 (it doesn't end well for him). Hopefully, Korah's story will not be your story.
Blessings and Assuredness,
Minister Sylvia Joyner
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