Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft, and stubbornness as bad as worshiping idols. So because you have rejected the command of the LORD, he has rejected you as king.” (1 Samuel 15:23 NLT)
Ever wonder how God views "rebellion" and "stubbornness" in the human heart? It's like "witchcraft" and idolatry to Him! How did our view of these things get so far removed from God's view of them. A lot of people celebrate these vices as virtues in our culture. Next time you see either of them springing up in your own heart...QUICK, get alone with God and ask Him to cleanse you of them. Maybe society values them, but God doesn't.