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Jude 1:11
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Numbers 16 - Korah was a Levite, but he was not satisfied with his place and rose up in rebellion against Moses and Aaron.
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“Gainsaying” simply means “speaking against”.
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Pride
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Psalms 110:4 - God’s views on pride.
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Matthew 18:4 - God demands humility and submission.
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Disrespect for God’s order
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Many disrespect God’s command that there be one church.
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Many disrespect God’s commands regarding the work of the church.
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Presumption
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Korah sinned in presuming to set himself up as the leader and high priest of the people.
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People today presume to put their desires ahead of God’s commands and modify their worship to suit themselves.
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Deuteronomy 18:20 - The prophet that presumes to speak for God but has not received his message from God shall die.
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Rebellion
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Divine condemnation
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Let us be sure that we do not follow after the gainsaying of Korah.
JJ
April 15, 2012
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