People often argue over minor disagreements, leaving the real issue untouched. Such was the case when Miriam and Aaron came to Moses with a complaint. The Real issue was their growing jealousy of Moses' position and influence. since they could not find fault with the way Moses was leading the people, they chose to criticize his wife.
Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cu****e wife, for he had married a Cu****e. “Has the LORD spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?” And the LORD heard this. (Numbers 12:1-2)
Before we criticizing someone else, we need to pause long enough to discover our own motives. Failing to do this can bring disastrous results. What is often labeled "constructive criticism" may actually be destructive jealousy, since the easiest way to raise our own status is to bring someone else down. Are you willing to question your own motive before you offer criticism? Does the toward critical finger you point need to be pointed first toward yourself?
Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cu****e wife, for he had married a Cu****e. “Has the LORD spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?” And the LORD heard this. (Numbers 12:1-2)
Before we criticizing someone else, we need to pause long enough to discover our own motives. Failing to do this can bring disastrous results. What is often labeled "constructive criticism" may actually be destructive jealousy, since the easiest way to raise our own status is to bring someone else down. Are you willing to question your own motive before you offer criticism? Does the toward critical finger you point need to be pointed first toward yourself?
