Ancient Rebellion

Num 16:3 They assembled themselves together against Moses and against Aaron and said to them, "You have gone too far! For all in the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?"

It's been going on for a long, long time--people denying their sin and insisting on their holiness. It shouldn't be a surprise when we see churches and especially individuals living in blatant sin but saying there's nothing wrong with it. After all, Korah managed to get 250 Hebrew leaders to join him in his revellion. We are all naturally convinced that we are OK, that our hearts aren't wicked, that our desires are mostly pure. But this rebellion is because Moses told the people "remember all the commandments of the LORD, to do them, not to follow after your own heart and your own eyes, which you are inclined to whore after" (15:39). When will we learn that our hearts are naturally wicked and our desires are naturally deceived? Following our hearts will only get us into trouble. The only way to life is by following God's heart.