These are the steps that a rebellious malcontent takes in coming against YHVH-ordained authority.<\/p>\n
There are biblical or godly ways for the righteous to respectfully redress grievances to authority when they feel injustices have been committed. The daughters of Zelophehad were shining examples of how to do this (Num 36:19). Yeshua also addresses this in Matthew 18 (compare with Matt 5:38\u201342) as does Paul in 1 Timothy 5:19.<\/p>\n
The Scriptures reveal that there are four spheres of YHVH-ordained authority on this earth against humans will typically rebel. One can find the spirit of Korah at work in all of these spheres attempting to usurp authority and foment rebellion. These spheres are:<\/p>\n
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- Parental<\/li>\n
- Ecclesiastical (church)<\/li>\n
- Governmental<\/li>\n
- Employers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Lucifer Was the Original Rebel<\/b><\/p>\n
Satan is the originator of all rebellion against YHVH-ordained authority. He was the original Korah, and the one behind the Korah\u2019s rebellion. Scripture tells us that Satan<\/p>\n
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- Coveted YHVH\u2019s position of authority,<\/li>\n
- Gathered together malconent angels to oppose YHVH,<\/li>\n
- Rose up in rebellion against YHVH,<\/li>\n
- Falsely accused YHVH to Adam and Eve.<\/li>\n
- Isaiah records the steps Satan took in rebelling against YHVH\u2019s authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation [i.e., Mount Moriah], in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit. (Isa 14:12\u201317)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Notice all the rebellious \u201cI wills\u201d statements in this passage. Satan the original rebel against YHVH\u2019s rule is the originator of humanism, which is the exaltation of man\u2019s will and authority over that of YHVH.<\/p>\n
\u201cKorah\u201d at the Garden of Eden<\/b><\/p>\n
Satan the serpent was the original Korah. Such rebellion had its roots in the Garden of Eden at the tree of knowledge where the serpent, the archenemy of YHVH enticed man to rebel against YHVH\u2019s divine law, and purported to exalt man to a position to be able to determine for himself what is right and wrong. The roots of modern secular humanism are to be found in the lies of the serpent at the tree of knowledge. For example, the serpent lied when he told humans that they could chart their own course and determine their own ethics or lack thereof without YHVH\u2019s guidance. This approach has led to all the sin and misery on earth to this day!<\/p>\n
In modern politics, the democracy movement is a manifestation of the spirit of Korah. In this case, the majority of the people determine what is right or wrong and not the Bible. The problem is that the will of the people is constantly changing with the times, and is dictated by the carnal, fallen, rebellious and sinful natures of humans, and not by the unchanging and divinely revealed truth of Elohim. There are no set standards that determine what is right or wrong, no immovable boundaries, and no points on a compass to guide people in the right direction.<\/p>\n
The spirit of Korah ultimately proclaims, \u201cPOWER TO THE PEOPLE! GOD IS DEAD or he is at least irrelevant!\u201d In reality, it isn\u2019t power to the people. This is just a smoke and mirrors lie. In reality, it is only power to a small ruling elite who, once in power, lord it over the people, and enslave the people for their own evil and selfish purposes, which invariably involve personal enrichment and the accrual of power to that minority. So, in the end, the people are no better off than they were before\u2014usually worse off. They bought the big lie, and they lost. Satan always promises much, and delivers little, if anything. The results are bondage, misery and ultimately death. This is what Satan, the serpent, did to Adam and Eve, and his tactics have never changed.<\/p>\n
The Roots of Babylon the Great\u2014Nimrod Was a \u201cKorah\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n
The Bible reveals in Genesis chapters ten and eleven that Nimrod collectivized people into cities and founded Babylon. This city state later became a great empire. This was the prophetic forerunner of the end times Babylon the Great of the Book of Revelation.<\/p>\n
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- Nimrod was the world\u2019s first dictator (Gen 10:8).<\/li>\n
- He put himself in a place where he was before <\/i>(in front of<\/i>) YHVH (Gen. 10:9).<\/li>\n
- Nimrod endeavored to exalt man through human efforts to the level of YHVH by building a tower that would reach to heaven (Gen 11:4).<\/li>\n
- Nimrod wanted man to make a name (fame, reputation, glory, a memorial) for himself vis-\u00e0-vis YHVH. He promoted the self exaltation of man and the diminishing YHVH (Gen 11:4).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As YHVH judged ancient Babylon\u2014it is now an uninhabited desert wasteland in modern Iraq, so YHVH will destroy modern Babylon the Great.<\/p>\n
YHVH\u2019s Judgment Against the Spirit of Korah<\/b><\/p>\n
YHVH will render judgment against those who come under the spirit of Korah. He will not tolerate his plans, purposes and will to be subverted by self-appointed, egomaniacs who go about fomenting discontent and rebellion against Elohim-ordained authority.<\/p>\n
YHVH let us know what he thought of Korah\u2019s rebellion when he caused the earth to open up and swallow Korah and his band of rebels (Num. 16:32). Before judgment came upon Korah, YHVH told those around him twice to separate themselves from Korah (Num 16:21, 24), so that they wouldn\u2019t come under Korah\u2019s judgment. Likewise, in the end times, YHVH is calling his people to separate themselves from Babylon so that they don\u2019t come under the plagues of that end time Antichrist system (Rev 18:4).<\/p>\n
Those rebels who were part of Korah\u2019s rebellion who didn\u2019t perish in the pit, were destroyed by fire from heaven (Num 16:35). Similarly, at the end of the age, Yeshua will return to the earth to judge the wicked\u2014those who come under the influence of Satan have attempted to take over the earth and subvert righteousness and enforce their evil agendas upon mankind. What will be their fate? Satan will also be thrown into the bottomless pit as were Korah and many of his followers, and the beast and false prophet will be cast into the lake of fire, even as fire destroyed the rest of the Korah\u2019s rebellious malcontents. At the end of the Millennium, fire will come down from heaven to destroy those from Gog and Magog who under Satan\u2019s influence will attempt to dethrone Yeshua (Rev 19:7\u201310). After this incident, the white throne judgment occurs where all rebels who have ever lived will be cast into the lake of fire (Rev 19:11\u201315).<\/p>\n
The Book of Jude: Story of Rebellion and Moral Perversion<\/b><\/p>\n
Jude in his short epistle equates Cain with humanism<\/i> (i.e., my way, not YHVH\u2019s way), Balaam with greed<\/i> (the love of money) and Korah with rebellion<\/i> and lust for powe<\/i>r<\/i><\/b>. <\/b>I advise the reader to review the whole book of Jude in this light.<\/p>\n
The main point of Jude is how men rebel against divine authority and turn from the common salvation message of Yeshua and the gospel, which is the faith once delivered to the saints (Jude 3), and embark on a downward path of moral and spiritual decay. The result is that the \u201cgrace of Elohim is turned into lasciviousness\u201d <\/b>(unrestrained moral looseness; verses 7\u20138). The spirit of Korah uniting with the spirits of Cain (humanism) and Balaam (greed and lust) is about discarding spiritual and moral restraint and turning to moral and spiritual perversion. The modern liberal Christian churches have already given in to this spirit by accepting pedophile and homosexual priests, ordaining of homosexuals, and accepting adultery, divorce, fornication and abortion. The next step on the downward spiral is \u201cdenying the Master Elohim and the Master Yeshua the Messiah\u201d (verse 4). These moral and spiritual perverts and apostates do not want Yeshua to be their Lord or Master and to tell them what to do or what is right or wrong. They defy his laws and make up their own humanistic laws. They are so full of lust and perversion that they will deny Elohim before they will reign in their lustful perversions and repent of their evil sin. This is the state of our society religiously and culturally today in the western church!<\/p>\n
The message of Jude is a prophetic warning to the end-times saints not to go buy into the lies of the serpent, and to not rebel against the laws of Elohim, the Creator. In Jude 11, YHVH says, \u201cWoe\u201d to those who go in this direction in following the examples of the evil and rebellious malcontents: Cain, Balaam and Korah.<\/p>\n
A Call To Action<\/b><\/p>\n
What should be the end-time saints response to this epic battle that is occurring between the followers of the serpent and those who choose to obey YHVH? Those who love YHVH\u2019s Torah-instructions and have faith in Yeshua (Rev 12:17 and 14:12) are taking a stand against the spirit of Korah et al when they are returning to the ancient paths of Torah-righteousness. Those who are on this path must dedicate themselves to working tirelessly by being spiritual lights shining in the darkness by obeying YHVH and helping others to see this same light. We must resolve to \u201cearnestly contend for the faith once delivered\u201d (Jude 2) and to \u201ckeep yourselves in the love of Elohim, looking for the mercy of our Master Yeshua Messiah unto eternal life\u201d (verse 22). We must determine to be instruments in YHVH\u2019s hands to save others who are sliding downward spiritually. \u201cAnd others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh\u201d (verse 23).<\/p>\n
Never forget this: The best defence is a strong offence.<\/i><\/p>\n
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