the expression of disapproval of

someone or something based

on perceived faults or
mistakes.
NUMBERS 12
MIRIAM AND AARON OPPOSE MOSES
1. Who is criticizing? Miriam and Aaron.
2. Who is being criticized? Moses.
3. What is the reason for the criticism?
Moses had married an Ethiopian woman.
4. Was their criticism valid? No, because
the Ethiopian woman had no control over
her skin color.

5. Was Moses wife the real issue? No,
they were challenging his spiritual
authority.
6. Was Moses spiritual authority valid
(from God)? Yes
7. What was Moses being accused
of? Pride.
8. Was the accusation of pride true?
No.

9. How do we know? God speaks up on
behalf of Moses.
10. Has Moses spoken till now? No.
11. What does God do? He gets angry and
punishes Miriam.
12. What is Moses reaction to all of this?
Moses prays for Miriam.

Matthew 5:44-45 (NIV)
44 But I tell you, love your enemies
and pray for those who persecute
you, 45 that you may be children of
your Father in heaven. He causes
his sun to rise on the evil and the
good, and sends rain on the
righteous and the unrighteous.
1.Ground Criticism in Love.
2.Make Sure Criticism Is Based On
truth.
3.Beware of a Critical Spirit.