They united against Moses and Aaron and said, “You have gone too far! The whole community of Israel has been set apart by the LORD, and he is with all of us. What right do you have to act as though you are greater than the rest of the LORD’s people?”

Numbers 16:3

Rebellion:
an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler; the action or process of resisting authority, control, or convention.

Rebellion is offensive to God.

What does the Bible say about rebellion?

1. Rebellion against authority is rebellion against God: Deuteronomy 31:27; Joshua 22:22; Ezra 4:17-24; Nehemiah 9:17
2. Rebellion is sin personified in Satan: Genesis 3:1-13
3. Rebellion is comparable to witchcraft: 1 Samuel 15:16-23
4. Rebellion is a practice of evil people: Proverbs 17:11; Isaiah 65:2
5. Rebellion results in the loss of blessings from God: Numbers 20:10-24; Joshua 2:1-15; Jeremiah 28:2-17
6. Rebellion angers God: Isaiah 65:1-7; 1 Peter 3:18-22
7. Rebellion results in death: Romans 5:12-19; 1 Peter 2:4-8

What does God say about rebellion?

As believers:

• Advocate for change with grace, mercy, and love
• Respect the laws, rules, and framework of whatever system organization we have issue with.
• Pursue the change with God’s Word, ways, and wisdom in mind, rather than personal wants, whims, and wishes.

With peace in mind:

• God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.
  Matthew 5:9
• If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
  Romans 12:18 (ESV)
• And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body, you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
  Colossians 3:15

While remembering:

• He said, Praise the name of God forever and ever, for He has all wisdom and power. He controls the course of world events; He removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars.
  Daniel 2:20-21
• He uses anyone, and everyone to accomplish His plan, which may or may not line up with who we think should be in charge or how he/she is leading. (Think Pharaoh and Cyrus)

Does it seem insignificant to you that the God of Israel has chosen you from among all the community of Israel to be near him so you can serve in the Lord’s Tabernacle and stand before the people to minister to them?
Numbers 16:9

Work against rebellion peacefully.