Numbers
16:26 (RSV) And he said to the congregation, “Depart, I pray you, from the
tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest you be swept away
with all their sins.”
NOTE: Korah rose up
against God's appointed leadership and he and those with him suffered judgment
for their sins. I don't believe that the issue was just disagreement with
Moses' actions or behavior. I do believe God would want us to stand up for what
is right and true. Even Moses' Father-in-law rebukes / challenges Moses in the
area of leadership. What is happening here is outright rebellion and corrupt
persons who want to have the leadership using human behaviors and strategies.
They used religion as a cover for their evil desires. They weren't more
sensitive to God than Moses, but they definitely were more greedy for power
than Moses. Moses had his share of power growing up. He realized that it was an
empty bucket and he ran away from power, responsibility, and his own sin. Moses
was a humble man and a reluctant leader, just the kind of person God uses.
Moses served the people because God called him to that task. What are our
motives in pursuing leadership? Is it to serve? Is it to boast of our power or
accomplishments? Only when we care more for God's glory and the growth of
others and see leadership as servanthood are we ready to serve in God's
kingdom.
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