“Why then do you set yourselves above the Lord’s assembly?” (Numbers 16:3c)
“Isn’t it enough for you that the God of Israel has separated you from the rest of the Israelite community and brought you near himself to do the work at the Lord’s tabernacle and to stand before the community and minister to them? He has brought you and all your fellow Levites near himself, but now you are trying to get the priesthood too. It is against the Lord that you and all your followers have banded together. Who is Aaron that you should grumble against him?” (Numbers 16:9-11)
Numbers 16 is a powerful reminder for church creatives: honoring your specific calling is essential. The rebellion led by Korah wasn’t just dissent against Moses and Aaron—it was a rejection of God’s appointed structure for leadership. The story warns against envy and comparison, highlighting the consequences of failing to value the place God assigns us.
Churches today can feel the same tension. Instead of questioning those in visible leadership, celebrate your unique place and serve faithfully. True unity comes from trusting God’s wisdom for each role—and flourishing in it.