[May 1988]
[Lyrics by T. Denlinger, Music by C. Turner, T. Swarthout, R. Feltman, M. Simione, T. Denlinger]
Uncontrolled anger is not only dangerous but God calls it sin (James 1: 19-20). In contrast, righteous anger can expose an injustice or speak out against a false misguiding philosophy (Romans 12: 9-11). Righteous anger is the mood of this song. We live in a world which is Satans domain (John 12:3 / 2 Corinthians 4:4 / Ephesians 2:2). His purpose is to lead people away from Jesus. In John 14:6 Jesus said, I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No man comes to the Father except through Me. Rebel of Reason will hopefully challenge you to think about your life in relation to Gods truth.
[Verse 1]
Tell me why rebellion wins
When life is snuffed away (Proverbs 10:27)
Bite the Hand that feeds your soul
And throw it all away (Proverbs 11:5)
Burn in hell alone in bitter agony (2 Thessalonians. 1: 8-9)
Realizing when youre there (Luke 13:28)
Youve got to be set free
But choices are eternal (Matthew 25:46)
And now youre all alone
To burn and cry and wish (2 Thessalonians 1:8-9)
You had believed on the Son! (Matthew 6:21-23)
[Chorus]
Youre a rebel, a rebel of reason (Proverbs 1:7)
[Verse 2]
Freedom of speech, yeah thats your rule
To live and do as you please (Ephesians 2: 1-3)
Selfish pride controls your thoughts (2 Timothy 3: 2-5/ Philippians 2:3)
You live your life with ease
Get out of my life! Youve got your own ... (Proverbs 14:12)
... dont tell me what to do. (1 Corinthians 1:18)
Wisdom sort of slips your mind (Ephesians 5: 15-17)
Youre talking like a fool (Proverbs 12:23)
Youre saying by your lifestyle that God does not exist (1 Corinthians 1:25)
Soon youll stand before Him (Revelation 20: 11-15/ Hebrews 10:31)
And see the Truth you missed (John 14:6).
[Verse 3]
The God we serve is righteous (Psalm 11:7)
His promises stand true (2 Peter 3: 9 & 13)
Hanging on that bloody cross (Isaiah 53)
He did it all for you (John 3: 16-17)
This life is but a vapor (Psalm 144: 4)
And all you have will pass (Matthew 6: 19-21)
So think about your future now (Ephesians 5: 15-17)
Rebellion never lasts (1 Samuel 15:23)
Yes, you will die (Hebrews 9:27)
God has no mercy if you reject His Son (John 3: 16-21)
Depart from Me your fate is sealed (Matthew 25: 41-46)
Theres no more time to run! (Isaiah 10: 3-4)
Selah (Hebrew word meaning pause and think)
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