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經文:民數記十二章
鑰節:「摩西為人極其謙和,勝過世上的眾人。」(12︰3)
提要

        本章所記載的悲劇事件發生在以色列人朝北方應許之地前進之際。摩西在這趟旅途中已經遭遇了許多困難(十一章),這次,他的麻煩不是來自以色列會眾,而是出於自己的家族。

        上帝將摩西置於一個非常獨特的地位,超過任何其他的先知(12︰6~7;參來3︰3~6),不過,擁有特殊身分的摩西仍然「極其謙和,勝過世上的眾人」;他並不求自己的榮耀,也不是佯裝謙卑(如11︰29)。耶穌是領導統御的最完美典範,祂自己也柔和謙卑,並說︰「溫柔的人有福了」(太11︰29;5︰5)。有些人可能懷疑,摩西怎麼會寫自己的好話。我們相信摩西所寫的一切都是出於聖靈的引導,他像一個客觀、順服的僕人,寫下上帝吩咐祂寫的一切話。摩西甚至坦承自己負面的性格,像是他的發怒和罪(20︰9~13)。聖經無所隱藏,證明它確是出於上帝的啟示。

        摩西的哥哥亞倫和姐姐米利暗都是百姓中的先知和領袖(出7︰1;15︰20),但他們似乎不像他們謙和的弟弟,而想求取更多的榮耀。他們嫉妒摩西崇高的地位,於是利用摩西娶古實(衣索匹亞)女子為妻這件事作話柄,開始毀謗他,但上帝聽見萬事。摩西的這個妻子不會是西坡拉(出3︰1;4︰24~26;她可能已經死了),因為這裡所提到的事件似乎是才發生的。不過,摩西的這樁婚姻完全合法,因為上帝並沒有責備他;他的妻子一定也是位皈依上帝、敬虔的女子,可能是與以色列人一同離開埃及,也可能是住在西乃山區的古實人。只有受膏的祭司有娶以色列女子為妻的限制(利21︰14),另外就是以色列人都不能娶迦南人為妻(出34︰16)。米利暗和亞倫是出於嫉妒而讒謗摩西,他們想貶低摩西在百姓眼中的地位來突顯自己的角色。然而,上帝只尊崇那些自己謙卑、為他人利益著想的人。聖經教導我們要看別人比自己強,並且不要出言反對居領導地位的人(腓2︰3;帖前5︰12~13)。

        摩西並沒有為自己辯護,是上帝來為他辯護。由於米利暗不能進入會幕,上帝就在雲柱中移到會幕門口,詰問米利暗和亞倫的罪行。祂證明摩西的無辜,並且再次確認摩西特殊的地位和無人能比的崇高使命(12︰6~8)。既是上帝揀選摩西為首,他們又怎能以此惡行反對摩西──也等於是反對上帝﹖上帝為維持祂的公正,必須施行審判;希伯來文的聖經顯示,米利暗是這場叛亂的煽動者(12︰1),所以她慘遭大痳瘋。亞倫是大祭司,他不能帶著痳瘋執行上帝特別賜給他的神聖責任。亞倫立刻悔改,他稱呼摩西「我主」,對摩西表現出應有的尊敬。仁慈的摩西也立即原諒他,由於他的代求,上帝才施恩寬恕米利暗,但在她的痳瘋被上帝醫治以前,她必須先受懲罰,藉著被驅逐出營七天來學習謙卑。

        這個事件說明了一件事,如果一個首領犯罪,他或她要被公開的懲誡(提前5︰20)。這樣也能使人更尊敬上帝所指派之人的權柄。同樣的,我們也應尊敬那些上帝所派的教會領袖。我們不要批評他們的弱點(除了上帝以外,沒有人是完全的),而要托住他們、鼓勵他們、稱許他們的優點。說長道短不只傷害被批評的人,也傷害說者、聽者、和上帝,因祂深深了解受傷的心情。

禱告

        上帝,謝謝您賜給我們領導人。我們為教會和政府的領導人禱告。使我們成為那些領導統御之責的人的幫助。奉主耶穌基督聖名,阿們!

English

Scriptures:Read Numbers 12
Key Verse:“Now the man Moses was very humble, more than all men who were on the face of the earth.”(Numbers 12:3 )
Overview

        The sad incident recorded in this chapter took place as the children of Israel were traveling northward to the Promised Land. Moses had come up against many difficulties during the journey (Chapter 11), and this time it came not from the congregation, but from within his own family.

        God had put Moses into a very special and unique place, more special then that of ny other prophet (12:6-7; cf. Heb.3:3-6), yet he remained humble “more than all men” (12:3) and he did not seek self-glory, nor have the pretence of being humble (e.g.11:29). Jesus, the perfect example of leadership, was Himself meek and said, “blessed are the meek” (Matt. 11:29; 5:5). Some night wonder how Moses could write this about himself. We believe all that he wrote was directed by the Holy Spirit, so he was like an objective and submissive servant, obeying all that God commanded Him to write. Moses even wrote of the more negative aspects of his own character, like his anger and sin (20:9-13). The fact that nothing is hidden attests to the Scripture’s divine inspiration.

        It seems Moses’ older brother and sister, Aaron and Miriam, both known to be prophets and leaders among the people (Ex.7:1; 15:20), were unlike their meek brother and desired more glory. They were jealous of Moses and his high and respected position and used the occasion of his marriage to an Ethiopian/Cushite woman to begin whispering against him, but God hears all things. This wife would not have been Zipporah (Ex.3:1; 4:24-26; she may have died), because the event referred to here seems to be recent. The marriage, however, was lawful, for Moses did not receive any rebuke from God, and surely she was a converted, godly woman who may have left with them from Egypt, or a Cushite from Arabia who dwelt in the Sinai region. Only the anointed priests were restricted to marrying an Israelite (Lev.21:14), and no one was to marry a Canaanite (Ex.34:16). Miriam and Aaron complained out of jealousy and their desire to make Moses seem less in other people’s eyes so they would seem better. God will honor only those who are humble and then ourselves and to not speak against those in leadership (Phil.2:3; 1 Thess.5:12-13).

        Moses did not have to defend himself; God came to his defense. Because Miriam could not enter into the sanctuary, God, in the pillar of cloud, moved to the outer gate of the Tabernacle where He sternly confronted Miriam and Aaron with their sin. He vindicated Moses and confronted Miriam and Aaron with their sin. He vindicated Moses and reaffirmed the special place and high calling that only he had (12:6-8). Hoe then could they do this evil, not only against Moses, but against the Lord as well, who had put Moses into that place of leadership? God’s justice demanded punishment and since, as the Hebrew text indicates, it was Miriam who had instigated this rebellion (12:1), she was struck with leprosy. Aaron, as the high priest, could not become leprous and continue to perform the holy duties with which God had privileged him. Aaron immediately repented and called Moses his “Lord”, showing him due respect. Moses was kind and forgiving, and with his intercessory plea, God in His mercy and forgiveness would heal Miriam, but first she was to be punished and made humble by remaining an outcast for seven days (cf. Lev.14:8).

        This event served to illustrate that if a leader sinned, he or she was to be rebuked openly (1Tim. 5:20). This would also cause more respect for the authority of one whom God had appointed. Likewise, we need to show great respect for those whom God has appointed as leaders over His Church. Rather than complaining about a weakness they may have (for no one is perfect, except God), we need to lift them up, encourage them, and always emphasize their more positive aspects. When a person gossips against another, it not only causes harm to the one against whom it is directed, but also to the gossiper, the hearer, and the Lord, who feels deeply the hurts of others.

Prayer

        Lord God, we praise You for Your gift of leadership. We pray for our leaders in the Church and also in the Government. Cause us to be helpful to those who carry the burdens of leadership.


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