Do you consider yourself a rebel? For the most part I don't but I certainly have my rebellious areas. I would define a rebel as one who thinks they have it under control, know best and reject authority's instruction. An example of my rebel nature is definetely behind the wheel. When I started driving to high school-- North Pulaski, my parents told me to take Kellogg road all the way to Hwy 107. They didn't want me to take the shorter route, Oakdale road, because of the limited line of sight on the south side. Well I don't remember going the long route one time because I was usually short on time. Now most rebellious stories end with punishment but grace must have been with me because my secret never came to light or caused a problem. I was probably extra cautious to make sure I didn't get caught.
The Bible has many stories on rebellion to teach us to submit to His authority thru examples. Surely the most well-known story is that of the Israelites. God led them, protected them, and provided for them but they still questioned and disobeyed Him. Rebellious? Most definetely. Am I feeling more like a rebel in His eyes? Most definetely.
Hopefully as I have progressed thru my journey here on earth, I've learned to become more submissive and less rebellious in my thoughts and ways. The Israelites felt the consequences and so have I. ''The rebel can never find peace. He knows what is good and, despite himself, does evil.''
1 Samuel 15:23 ''For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has rejected you as king.”