The Hallmark of the Believer: Grumbling

Do all things without grumbling or disputing;

that you may prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world… Philippians 2:14-15

Sadly, next to gossip, grumbling is the most common characteristic of the believer.

As the Rebellion of Korah, grumbling describes one's belief in God. When we grumble, we are saying, “I don’t believe God knows what he is doing. I don’t believe God has his hand in this. I don’t believe all things work together for good”.

The rebellion of Korah was just that, they did not believe that God brought them out of the land of Egypt. They discounted the symbolism and miracles He performed through Moses. They did not trust in the Lord with all their heart but rather leaned on their own understanding. Pr. 3:5

The Rebellion of Korah

Woe to them! For they have gone the way of Cain, and for pay they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam, and perished in the rebellion of Korah. Jude 1:11

The way of Cain: Cain’s sin was that he offered a sacrifice, not of blood, but of the (cursed) ground while Able offered a lamb “… and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness”. Heb. 9:22 b

Cain’s way was the way of iniquity, "doing my own will even though it is something good".

The error of Balaam: Balaam, the prophet, decided to curse God’s people, for the enemy. His error was to seek worldly gain rather than God’s wealth.

The rebellion of Korah: Korah’s rebellion was grumbling against God and what he was doing, to deliver his people.

NO-FAULT FORGIVENESS IS FATAL

The fatal error of http://www.ilanamercer.com/NoFaultForgiveness.htm written by a conservative journalist.