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Rebellion vs Submission
Author - Chris Campbell
We live in rebellious times. Often young people today don't respect people that God has placed in authority over them. You may have a problem living in submission to authority. You can easily be deceived into thinking that those in authority over you are robbing you of your freedom. In reality, however, God has placed them there for your protection.
Rebellion against God and His authorities is serious business. It gives Satan an opportunity to attack you. Submission is the only solution. God requires more of you, however, than just the outward appearance of submission. He wants you to sincerely submit to your authorities (especially parents) from the heart. Your commanding general, the Lord Jesus Christ, is telling you to "get into ranks and follow Me!" He promises that He will not lead you into temptation, but deliver you from evil (Matthew 6:13).
The Bible makes it clear that we have two main responsbilites toward those in authority over us: to pray for them and to submit to them. Pray the following prayer out loud from your heart.
"Dear Heavenly Father, You have said in the Bible that rebellion is the same thing as witchcraft, and being self-willed is like serving false gods (1 Samuel 15:23). I know that I have disobeyed and rebelled in my heart against You and those You have placed in authority over me. I think You for Your forgiveness for my rebellion. By the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, I pray that all doors that opened I opened to evil spirits through my rebellion would now be closed. I pray that You will show me all the ways I have been rebellious. I now choose to adopt a submissive spirit and servant's heart. In Jesus' precious name I pray, amen."
Rebellion will often be expressed through an uncooperative attitude and a critical spirit. The following actions are some possibilities of rebellion. Check those that apply to the different authorities in your life:
"Lord, I agree with You that I have been rebellious by _______________. Thank you for forgiving me of my rebellion Jesus, amen."
We are all told to submit to one another as equals in Christ (Ephesians 5:21). In addition, however, God uses specific lines of authority to protect us and give order to our daily lives. Being under authority is an act of faith! By submitting, we are trusting God to work through His lines of authority. Check those that you have been rebellious to:
Use the following prayer to ask the Lord to forgive you for those times you have been rebellion in attitude or actions:
"Lord, I agree with You that I have been rebellious toward ____(authority)____, by ____(action)____. Thank You for forgiving my rebellion. I choose to be submissive and to treat others with kindness and respect. In Jesus' name, amen."
At times parents, teachers, employers and other authority figures may abuse their authority and break the laws which are ordained by God for the protection of innocent people. In those cases, you need to seek help from a higher authority for your protection. The laws in your state may require you to report such abuse to the police or other protective agencies. If there is continuing abuse (psychical, mental, emotional, or sexual), at home or anywhere else, counseling may be needed to change your situation. If someone abuses their authority by asking you to break God's law or compromise yourself, you need to obey God rather than man (Acts 4:19-20).
Rebellion against God and His authorities is serious business. It gives Satan an opportunity to attack you. Submission is the only solution. God requires more of you, however, than just the outward appearance of submission. He wants you to sincerely submit to your authorities (especially parents) from the heart. Your commanding general, the Lord Jesus Christ, is telling you to "get into ranks and follow Me!" He promises that He will not lead you into temptation, but deliver you from evil (Matthew 6:13).
The Bible makes it clear that we have two main responsbilites toward those in authority over us: to pray for them and to submit to them. Pray the following prayer out loud from your heart.
"Dear Heavenly Father, You have said in the Bible that rebellion is the same thing as witchcraft, and being self-willed is like serving false gods (1 Samuel 15:23). I know that I have disobeyed and rebelled in my heart against You and those You have placed in authority over me. I think You for Your forgiveness for my rebellion. By the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, I pray that all doors that opened I opened to evil spirits through my rebellion would now be closed. I pray that You will show me all the ways I have been rebellious. I now choose to adopt a submissive spirit and servant's heart. In Jesus' precious name I pray, amen."
Rebellion will often be expressed through an uncooperative attitude and a critical spirit. The following actions are some possibilities of rebellion. Check those that apply to the different authorities in your life:
- Refusing to obey or follow legitimate instructions.
- Ignoring instructions or requirements, or adjusting them to suit yourself.
- Believing it is my right to criticize those in authority over me.
- Making critical statements about authority figures.
- Rejecting the advice of others who have experience and wisdom.
- Finding fault easily with a person, group, or organization, particularly those in authority.
- Reading a negative bias into things that others say or do.
- Passing along negative information to others who are not part of the problem or solution.
- Withdrawing from communications with others (often shown by short, clipped responses or silence).
- Speaking disrespectfully to another person or about another person.
- Having to have the last words in a conversation.
"Lord, I agree with You that I have been rebellious by _______________. Thank you for forgiving me of my rebellion Jesus, amen."
We are all told to submit to one another as equals in Christ (Ephesians 5:21). In addition, however, God uses specific lines of authority to protect us and give order to our daily lives. Being under authority is an act of faith! By submitting, we are trusting God to work through His lines of authority. Check those that you have been rebellious to:
- Civil Government (including traffic laws, drinking laws, etc.). (Romans 13:1-7; 1 Peter 2:13-17).
- Parents, step-parents or legal guardians (Ephesians 6:1-3).
- Teachers, coaches and school officials (Romans 13:1-4).
- Your boss (1 Peter 2:18-23).
- Husband (1 Peter 3:1-4) or Wife (Ephesians 5:21; 1 Peter 3:7). (Note to husbands: Take a moment and ask the Lord if your lack of love for your wife could be fostering a rebellious spirit within her. If so, confess it now as a violation of Ephesians 5:22-23).
- Church leaders (pastor, youth pastor, Sunday school teacher). (Hebrews 13:17)
- God Himself (Daniel 9:5, 9).
Use the following prayer to ask the Lord to forgive you for those times you have been rebellion in attitude or actions:
"Lord, I agree with You that I have been rebellious toward ____(authority)____, by ____(action)____. Thank You for forgiving my rebellion. I choose to be submissive and to treat others with kindness and respect. In Jesus' name, amen."
At times parents, teachers, employers and other authority figures may abuse their authority and break the laws which are ordained by God for the protection of innocent people. In those cases, you need to seek help from a higher authority for your protection. The laws in your state may require you to report such abuse to the police or other protective agencies. If there is continuing abuse (psychical, mental, emotional, or sexual), at home or anywhere else, counseling may be needed to change your situation. If someone abuses their authority by asking you to break God's law or compromise yourself, you need to obey God rather than man (Acts 4:19-20).
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