Leviticus 10-13

Jealousy is a destructive emotion. Aaron and Miriam are jealous of Moses. But instead of dealing with their sin, they attacked Moses.

Deflect! Deflect! Deflect!

I think God would have us learn from their example. The next time we are tempted to criticize someone, or we feel the need to point out someone’s flaws, we need to do a heart-check. Is the problem really that they are sinning? Or is the problem that our own hearts are sinful?

Jealousy? Bitterness? Unforgiveness? What is it in us that wants to throw a bad light on someone else? If it’s sin, we need to confess it and repent of it.

Then, when we are tempted to say that cruel or judgmental word… don’t say it!