The Sin of Aaron and Miriam
“Then
Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had
married.” (Numbers 12:1a)
Here we see
Aaron, who later in this book will be confirmed by God as the leader of the
priests, speaking slander against God’s chosen leader Moses. Not a good idea.
Because of
Aaron’s slander, his wife was stricken and became leprous, as white as snow. As a result of
the judgment brought on Miriam, Aaron confesses his sin and Miriam’s health was
restored after 7 days of banishment outside the camp.
Slander,
gossip are designed to tear someone else down while at the same time, elevating
the person or persons doing the damage. While this kind of behavior is never
pleasing to God and will incur a response from Him, we can still be restored,
brought back into His fellowship and even be used by Him.
The key is
repentance and a genuine repentance for sure. The Bible says that, “Man looks
on the outside but God see’s the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7) In other words, you can’t fool God. He sees right through you and me.
Oh friends,
pour out your heart to Him today, ask for forgiveness if you have wronged
someone and let the healing begin in your heart today as it did in Aaron’s many
years ago.
The Truth
“If we confess our sins,
He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from
all unrighteousness.” (I John 1:9)
