You son of a perverse, rebellious woman!

1 Samuel 20:30(NKJV)

30Then Saul’s anger was aroused against Jonathan, and he said to him, “You son of a perverse, rebellious woman! Do I not know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your own shame and to the shame of your mother’s nakedness? 

I don't know why but this just tickles me.  The Bible has some really colorful ways of expressing things.  This one just made me laugh.  What did the mother have to do with it? 

And what is wrong with rebellion?  The title says it like it is a bad thing.  I think it is good to see a bit of rebellion, especially in our kids.  Shows they have spirit!

Now you might find that a bit odd but I think it really is a good thing.  There are times in life when we have to take a stand on something.  A lot of times it is a stand against established authority.  That is rebellion.  It takes courage and a lot of self confidence to do that. 

In the case of this Scripture you have Jonathan rebelling against his father Saul, the king.  Saul wants to unjustifiably kill David and Jonathon doesn't want    Saul to do that.  I don't think there are many who would argue that Jonathon's rebellion wasn't a good thing.

So how do we know when it is a good thing or not.  In my opinion you know by being in the Word, being in prayer, and by letting the Holy Spirit guide you.  And how do you get the Holy Spirit to guide you? 

By accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior.  By simply inviting Jesus into your life to guide you.  Simply have a conversation with him.  "Dear Jesus…."