KORAH
First of six devotions in Proud Insolence series
Numbers 16:1-18:32
Numbers 16:1-3: “Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and certain Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—became insolent and rose up against Moses. With them were 250 Israelite men, well-known community leaders who had been appointed members of the council.
“They came as a group to oppose Moses and Aaron and said to them, ‘You have gone too far! The whole community is holy, every one of them, and the LORD is with them. Why do you set yourselves above the LORD’S assembly?’”
One can only guess how God must REALLY hate proud insolence [IN-sol-ens]. Insolence describes someone who is disrespectful, rude, sassy, or bold. From the opening Scripture, we figure that it won’t be long before Korah gets it!
We step into history to overhear a jealous Korah roar to the council: “We’re as good as Moses and Aaron!” Korah spat on the dirt and ground his heel over the wet spot. “Why did God accept their offering? What’s wrong with us and our offerings to the LORD?”
Immediately, the earth split open. Korah and his fellow councilmen disappeared into the bowels of the earth. “Oh wow, the earth swallowed them whole!” bystanders said to one another as they stared into the crater God made. One said, “I guess Korah’s jealousy got him killed!”
The lesson linked below shows why God didn’t accept the council’s offering and what ultimately led to the men’s death. If you think that God doesn’t hear people’s prayers, the lesson may change your mind.
Korah always wanted recognition. Above all, he longed to be a celebrity. He finally got the recognition he always wanted. Korah’s story is published forever in the world’s bestseller—the Bible.
While some people have heard about Korah, he is best known for his faults. Once a well-respected leader in Israel, he isn’t remembered as a great leader. Instead, Korah is known as an example of how not to be!
Take Home Nugget
College hopes to inspire students to make good life choices, rather than just having a good time. One enthusiastic leader began, “I don’t want you to remember me. Remember the message I am giving you.” He instantly became unforgettable.
This devotion points out who is better-known. Moses was a humble guy. Numbers 12:3 says that Moses “was more humble than anyone.” Korah is exactly opposite from the person Moses wanted to be. Moses’ mild, humble, unassuming posture throughout life shines as righteousness to us all for eternity!
Holy Father, I don’t want fame. Please empower me to be someone who is remembered for being good instead of looking good! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
J.D. Griffith
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