Rebellion against God's will is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. In 1 Samuel, disobedience is seen in Saul's refusal to follow God's instructions, while 2 Timothy warns of a time when people will turn away from sound doctrine. The book of Leviticus also cautions against stubbornness, promising that those who refuse to listen will face increasing correction. Meanwhile, 1 Peter offers hope for restoration and strengthening after a season of rebellion, and Genesis describes the character of Ishmael as a wild donkey, highlighting the consequences of human stubbornness.
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For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘I witnessed what the Amalekites did to the Israelites when they ambushed them on their way up from Egypt.
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
And if after all this you will not obey Me, I will proceed to punish you sevenfold for your sins.
He will be a wild donkey of a man, and his hand will be against everyone, and everyone’s hand against him; he will live in hostility toward all his brothers.”
He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters.
Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.