After attacking my husband with hurtful words when a situation didnt go my way, I snubbed the Holy Spirits authority as He reminded me of Bible verses that revealed my sinful attitudes. Was nursing my stubborn pride worth the collateral damage in my marriage or being disobedient to God? Absolutely not. But by the time I asked for forgiveness from the Lord and my spouse, Id left a wake of wounds behind methe result of ignoring wise counsel and living as if I didnt have to answer to anyone but myself.
There was a time when the Israelites had a rebellious attitude. After the death of Moses, Joshua led the Israelites into the promised land. Under his leadership, the Israelites served the Lord (Judg. 2:7). But after Joshua and the generation that outlived him died, the Israelites forgot God and what Hed done (v. 10). They rejected godly leadership and embraced sin (vv. 1115).
Things improved when the Lord raised up judges (vv. 1618), who served like kings. But when each judge died, the Israelites returned to defying God. Living as if they didnt have anyone to answer to but themselves, they suffered devastating consequences (vv. 1922). But that doesnt have to be our reality. We can submit to the sovereign authority of the eternal Ruler we were made to followJesusbecause He is our living Judge and King of Kings.