Babel, A Presumptuous Design II: The Sin of Rebellion

Rebellion against authority is common in our culture. Rebellion is the defiance or disobedience against authority. The spirit of rebellion is born out of envy and pride. Rebellion always begins in the heart. Rebellion against God’s authority was humanity’s first sin (Genesis 3) and continues to be our downfall. Our sinful natures do not want to bow to the authority of another, even God. We want to be our own bosses, and that rebellion in the human heart is the root of all sin (Romans 3:23). Examples of rebellion in the bible: King Saul, Korah, Absalom. Israel’s history is a cycle of rebellion and restoration.