Defiance Comes With Defilement

One dictionary defines the word defiant as resistance or bold opposition, as to authority; challenging. Another dictionary states its the refusing to obey something or someone (Merriam Online Dictionary).

Defiance has been redefined in our culture as "expressing my rights" or "I'm entitled to this or that" so they parade down the center of town or protest in some form or another.

But God sees it very differently.

Defiance finds its root in rebellion and stubbornness. When we think we are right about something (and it's possible we are right), but refuse to yield our thoughts or ways to the Holy Spirit when He challenges us, we can become defiant.

We have our reasons and our cause is justifiable. We'll go so far as quote Scriptures to strengthen our position. If we don't repent of our defiance, it can lead to defilement.

Paul in writing to the Corinthian church says, "Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body." (I Corinthians 6:13, KJV). Paul is speaking not just to the Corinthian church of who many came out defiling life styles, but to our present generation.

There is a seductive reasoning in our culture that says one thing makes another right. Take for instance the statement, "How can it be wrong when we love each other?" Love never makes sin right. Rather love for God causes us to live right. Defiance against the Scripture mandate brings a polluted and distorted way of thinking about God. Defiance in it's worse form attempts to conform God to our view point as if He would come around and agree to us.

Paul continues, "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's." (verses 19-20).

Beloved, we are His possession. As a God possessed people we yield our rights and allow Him do whatever He pleases in and through our lives. It may be difficult and hard at times but a life of submission to God is a rewarding life. He is protecting and keeping us from this disobedient age. It will be worth it all!