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A primary challenge in a relationship, and especially a familial relationship, may be “Rebellion” [opposition to one in authority or dominance]. Rebellion may manifest various behaviors, from mere disobedience [refusal or neglect to obey] to open conflict, including, war. Regardless, each manifestation may be seen to be rooted in pride, in perceiving oneself superior in some respect to an authority that is opposed or otherwise placing oneself in some manner, in priority over another. Rebellion may be justified in some instances, typically to correct a wrongdoing. Otherwise, rebellion may be merely selfishness

Our Father in Heaven, the Creator of all and the most high god, has had rebellion issues with His creation, specifically mankind. Consider the disobedience of Adam and Eve. Further, consider Numbers 20:10, 24; 27:14; Deuteronomy 1:26, 43; 9:7, 23, 24; 21:18, 20; 31:27; Joshua 1:18; 2:16; 22:18; 22:19-29; 1Samual 12:14, 15; 15:23; Nehemiah 9; Psalms 68:6; 78:8, 40; 107:11; Proverbs 17:11; Isaiah 1:2, 20, 23; 30:1, 9; 63:10; 65:2; Jeremiah 4:17; 5:23, 29:32; Ezekiel; Daniel 9:5, 9; and Hosea 7:14; 13:16, for example. Perhaps the one problem with mankind is unjustified rebellion; pride, selfishness

Disobedience cost loss of the Garden of Eden; remember Adam and that apple incident. Our Father in Heaven has told us His priority of obedience over sacrifice, see 1 Samuel 15:22. Consider a parent whose child is obedient. The parent naturally desires to give to that child. The obedience of that child demonstrates the maturity, the responsibility, of that child such that more may be entrusted to that child. “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much,” Luke 16:10 King James. Conversely, a parent with a rebellious child is not likely to entrust much more than necessities with the rebellious child, even if the rebellious child offers “gifts,” sacrifice. Typically, the rebellious child must demonstrate obedience to gain parental confidence

Consider, can one justify rebellion against our Father? One may not appreciate facing challenges that our Father allows us to face. How may one oppose Him, though? Well, only in selfishness or in a belief that He is not exclusively “Good.” As for me and my house, our Father in Heaven is exclusively good. Actually, He is “Love,” not merely practicing a loving attitude or the like. His only thoughts toward me are to protect me and to nurture me. “For I have known the thoughts that I am thinking toward you - an affirmation of Jehovah; thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give to you posterity and hope,” Jeremiah 29:11 Young’s Literal Translation. Thus, we invite the counsel of our Father in Heaven and strive to submit [yield to governance or authority] to His way