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We are held accountable for the things we do, and say, by our creator. When we consider God's dealings with Miriam and Aaron, the relatives of Moses, how he held them accountable for the words they said in speaking against Moses for having married an "Ethiopian Woman", we should learn that, it is in our best interest, not to engage in negative conversations about other people, including our relatives.
Aaron and Miriam Condemned Moses' Marriage
References: K.J.B
(Numbers Chapter 12)
And Miriam and Aaron, spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian Woman whom he had married.
And they said, hath the Lord indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us?
And the Lord heard it. (now the man Moses was meek, above all the men which was upon the face of the earth.)
An the Lord spake suddenly unto Moses, and unto Aaron, and unto Miriam, Come out ye three unto the tabernacle of the congregation. And they three came out. And the Lord came down in the pillar of a cloud, and stood in the door of the tabernacle, and called Aaron and Miriam: and they both came forth.
God Chastised Aaron and Miriam
And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the Lord will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream. My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house. With him I will speak, mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the Lord; shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?
Note: God disagreed with Aaron and Miriam's judgement against Moses.
God's Punishment Carried Out
And the anger of the Lord was kindled against them; and he departed. And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and behold Miriam became leprous, white as snow: Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold she was leprous.
Aaron's Plea to Moses
And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my Lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, wherein, we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned. Let her not be as one dead, of whom the flesh is half consumed when he cometh out of his mother's womb. And Moses cried unto the Lord, saying, Lord, Heal her now, O God, I beseech thee.
God's Response to Moses
And the Lord said unto Moses, If her father had but spit in her face, should she not be ashamed seven days? Let her be shut out from the camp seven days, and after that let her be received in again.
Miriam was shut out from the camp seven days; and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in again.
Note: It can be clearly understood that Miriam's and Aaron's behavior caused a delay in the journey. When we look very closely at the destruction we see happening in the world, this let us know that both the righteous and the sinners often have to endure hardship together. However, the sinners suffers the most.
God's Requirements Remain the Same For All Generations
That which has been is now; and that which is to be has already been; and God requireth that which is past.
And, moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there. I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.
Ecclesiastes 3:15,16,17
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