READ: 1 Samuel 15:1-28
For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king.:-
1 Samuel 15:23
Rebellion is connected to demonic activity. Witchcraft has to do with illegitimate and demonic power. Illegitimate and unauthorised power is demonic power. It is an alternative power other than the power of God. Stubbornness always reveals the presence of devils. The presence of devils always reveals that you are near the end.
Stubbornness is connected to demonic activity. Stubbornness has to do with iniquity and idol worship. Idols are demon gods. Idols are inventions of devils. Most idols depict what a demon looks like. The devil is the one who tempted Jesus to worship him instead of God. All idol worship is therefore directly connected to satan. Stubbornness is connected to iniquity and idolatry as well as to satan and demonic activity. Satanic activity always reveals a nearness to the end.
God was upset with Saul for not wiping out the Amalekites. Saul argued with Samuel even though Saul was in the wrong. Stubbornness and disobedience were the hallmarks of Saul’s reign as king. These two characteristics brought an end to the ministry of Saul.
Let there be no stubbornness in your life. It can bring about the end of your ministry. Be quick to agree! Be quick to see! Be quick to flow! Be quick to take corrections! Otherwise, the end will come prematurely.
Stubbornness is such a serious problem that stubborn children were put to death, according to the Law of Moses (Deuteronomy 21:18-21).
This harsh response to stubbornness by the Law of Moses reveals the seriousness of the sin of stubbornness. It reveals how stubbornness is connected to demonic activity. Beware of developing a mind that never changes.