Numbers 12:1-3

Moses was meek. The way this is stated, here in Numbers 12, and the contrast that is given is very interesting and there is something to learn here. Most of the instruction really comes from the contrast between him on the one side and Aaron and Miriam on the other.

Notice the sarcastic pride revealed in the words only and us. "Has the LORD spoken ONLY by Moses? And has He not spoken by US?" That language reveals the pride and the haughtiness of their heart, and the self-seeking and craving for honor that they had.

Now Moses, on the other hand, is described as being very meek. There is an interesting example of this that actually led to him being chided by God for it. But it gives us a good indication of what Moses thought about himself.

Numbers 12:1-3

In terms of that characteristic that was part of him, he was really top drawer and you all know that humility is necessary for a relationship with God. But already that man had grown to that place. He was really, really a submissive-to-God person. And here they were running him down. They did not know good, as God knew good, and they had in their midst a really unusual person and he was their brother.

Numbers 12:1-2

You see there the pride involved in sowing discord. You also see the pride involved in not being satisfied with our lot in life, or our position in life, and they were not satisfied with the government that was over them.