…You take too much upon yourselves, you sons of Levi!
Numbers 16:7
Korah, a talented but insolent Levite, had been set apart to serve in Israel’s worship of the living God. His important position gave him both prestige and respect within the nation. Yet he rebelled against Moses and the Lord, thus illustrating the tragic flaw of many leaders – a desire for power and authority beyond what God has ordained.
Korah’s personality and persuasive speaking abilities earned him the backing of 250 other leaders. Yet his desire for more led to the demise of his followers and their families. Leaders with rebellious hearts always wreak havoc in the lives of those unwise enough to follow them.
Godly leaders must be willing to submit themselves to those in leadership above them. Many who hold leadership positions based on their strength, acumen, and personality find this difficult to accept. Yet willing submission at one point may very well qualify a person for greater leadership responsibilities down the road.
The Scriptures make it clear that God places people in authority, and it is dangerous to oppose God’s anointed. Korah did just that in a classic act of rebellion, and God had to remove him and his followers in order to keep their spiritual plague away from the rest of the nation.
Are you seeking more responsibility than God has allocated to you at this time? Who do you need to be in submission to?
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