Either way we cheat them of character development. Please open your bibles to Deuteronomy. Some of you have heard me give more than 300 messages at New Hope. If you'll understand, receive and apply this message, you'll likely be a successful parent who finishes life well. Five evidences of a spirit of rebellion are bitterness, stubbornness, unteachableness, undisciplined living, and argumentation.
Bitterness is the first evidence of a spirit of rebellion.
Bitter people reveal their bitterness by complaining about their lot in life. They tell you that things would be different for them if they had your silver spoon. When you listen to a bitter person talk you discover that all their problems are the fault of others. Bitter people have a difficult time accepting personal responsibility for their lot is life. If you find yourself blaming others, check for a spirit of rebellion.