Miriam's Sin

1.What name was given to the place where the people lusted for flesh? .
2.Where did they go from that place? .
3.What fault did Miriam and Aaron find with Moses? .
4.What showed that this complaint was due solely to envy? .
5.What testimony is here thrown in as to the character of Moses? .
6.What promise has the Lord made concerning such people? .
7.Why will the Lord guide the meek rather than any others? See note.
8.Although the meek may be despised, of what are they sure at last? ; .
9.Did the Lord overlook the envy of Miriam and Aaron? .
10.How did the Lord say he would reveal himself to a prophet? .
11.What showed that Moses was greater than an ordinary prophet? .
12.What direct statement have we concerning the high standing of Moses? .
13.How did the Lord talk to Moses? ; .
14.What punishment was inflicted upon Miriam? .
15.What prayer and confession did Aaron make? .
16.Did Moses cherish any resentment in the case? .
17.How did the Lord show that Miriam's sin was not a light one? .
18.If this envying of Moses had not been checked, what would have been the result? .
19.What lesson is this designed to teach us Ans. That those whom God places in high position, and honors with his special presence, are not to be lightly spoken against. Not to be afraid to speak evil of dignities is a characteristic of the grossly wicked.
20.What instruction did Paul give to Timothy, who was himself placed over many churches? .

Notes

The reason why the Lord will guide the meek rather than any others, is because they are the only ones that he can guide. The proud trust to their own judgment, and will not follow the leadings of God's Spirit. And since "it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps," it follows that "pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall." But those who "have no confidence in the flesh" (), are in a condition to accept the wisdom that comes from above. God desires to guide all men in judgment, and lead them in the right way; but since he will not force any to go contrary to their wishes, the meek, who distrust themselves, are the only ones whom he can guide. How much better for a man not to lean to his own understanding, when he can have the benefit of God's wisdom. Happy is the man who can say from the heart,

> "I'd rather walk in the dark with God, > Than walk alone in the light."

Bible texts in this lesson

Numbers 11:34 · Numbers 11:35 · Numbers 12:1 · Numbers 12:2 · Numbers 12:3 · Psalms 25:9 · Psalms 37:11 · Matthew 5:5 · Numbers 12:4 · Numbers 12:5 · Numbers 12:6 · Numbers 12:7 · Numbers 12:8 · Deuteronomy 34:10-12 · Deuteronomy 34:10 · Numbers 12:9 · Numbers 12:10 · Numbers 12:11 · Numbers 12:12 · Numbers 12:13 · Numbers 12:14 · Numbers 12:15 · James 3:16 · 1 Timothy 5:19 · Philippians 3:3

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