Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? Proverbs 27:4. Their [Miriam’s and Aaron’s] accusations were borne by Moses in uncomplaining silence. It was the experience gained during the years of toil and
Two Against One
Wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses? Numbers 12:8. In the affections of the people and the honor of Heaven she [Miriam] stood second only to Moses and Aaron. But the same evil that first
Undernourished Souls
They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: but lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert. And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul. Psalm 106:13-15. Whenever their appetite
Misplaced Love
He sent Moses his servant; and Aaron whom he had chosen. Psalm 105:26. Aaron was a man of amiable disposition, whom God selected to stand with Moses and speak for him…. God might have chosen Aaron as leader; but He
Too Drunk to Care
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Proverbs 20:1. Nadab and Abihu would never have committed that fatal sin had they not first become partially intoxicated by the free use of
Strange Fire
And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the Lord, which he commanded them not. Leviticus 10:1. Next to Moses and
Face to Face
And the Lord spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. Exodus 33:11. After the transgression of Israel in making the golden calf, Moses again goes to plead with God in behalf of his people….