It’s interesting to see that even those who served God so closely could become jealous at times. Our quarrels with family members may seem silly or trivial, but God is not pleased when we are foolish and say hurtful things against one another.
Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth.
Leprosy is a contagious skin infection caused by bacteria. In severe cases, it can cause nerve damage and deformities if it’s not treated in time. The word used here in the Bible could refer to any number of similar skin conditions that would make a person “unclean” according to their laws. An unclean person would have to be confined and not allowed to serve with the people. Given this knowledge, and the fact that Aaron was a priest of God, why do you think Aaron wasn’t afflicted in the same way as Miriam, even though he was guilty of the same sin?
It’s Be Kind to Your Sibling Day! Think of five kind things you can do for your sibling(s). If you don’t have a sibling, make it Be Kind to Your Neighbor Day instead.
God, please show me when I’m being foolish or unkind to those who are close to me. Help me to ask for forgiveness when I’ve done wrong. Amen.