If we keep the right perspective and do not act selfishly, we will not have a problem with grumbling and complaining like the Israelites did. We must remember and have faith that God will provide for us.

James 5:7-10

Numbers 20:6

Luke 18:9-13 - The tax collector shows humility while the Pharisee shows pride.

II Corinthians 12:7-8 - Paul prays three times that his thorn be removed. When God does not remove the thorn, Paul is content with his state.

When we have a legitimate need, we should ask God in humility.

II Chronicles 33:9 - Manasseh shows humility and God is touched by his prayer even though Manasseh has been a very evil king.

Numbers 20:9-10. Moses sinned in speaking rashly with his lips, not just with his actions in striking the rock.

Jude 1:11

Numbers 16 - Korah was a Levite, but he was not satisfied with his place and rose up in rebellion against Moses and Aaron.

“Gainsaying” simply means “speaking against”.

Pride

Psalms 110:4 - God’s views on pride.

Matthew 18:4 - God demands humility and submission.

Disrespect for God’s order

Many disrespect God’s command that there be one church.

Many disrespect God’s commands regarding the work of the church.

Presumption

Korah sinned in presuming to set himself up as the leader and high priest of the people.

People today presume to put their desires ahead of God’s commands and modify their worship to suit themselves.

Deuteronomy 18:20 - The prophet that presumes to speak for God but has not received his message from God shall die.

Rebellion

Divine condemnation

Let us be sure that we do not follow after the gainsaying of Korah.

I Peter 2:9-10

Titus 2:14

We need to get real about sin.

I John 1:5-10 - If we say that we have no sin, we are liars and God’s word is not in us.

The people who pretend sin is not a big deal will not be in heaven. Only those who are humble and willing to confess their sins to God will make it to heaven.

I John 3:1 - You can’t claim to have fellowship with God and keep on sinning.

We need to realize that we are not on our own.

I Corinthians 6:13-17 - Our bodies belong to Christ. What we do with our body matters!

I Corinthians 10:5

Galatians 2:20 - We must put away our fleshly lusts and live for Christ.

We need to walk in newness of life.

Romans 6:1-18

Romans 8:9 - We must work on our attitude util it matches that of Christ.

Acts 5:40-44

Galatians 6:14

Galatians 3:26-29 - To be an heir to the promise and be a part of that family, you must be in Christ.

I Peter 3:13 - We may be persecuted, but no one can truly harm us when we follow God’s commands.

I Peter 3:16-17. A similar sentiment is repeated here regarding not giving others the opportunity to speak evil of us.

I Peter 3:21. Baptism is connected to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.

We went and made proclamation…

I Peter 3:19