(Numbers 12:10) - "And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam became leprous, white as snow: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous."
The questioning of spiritual authority is a very serious thing to God. We know that God had chosen and called Moses to be the mediator between God and His people. What God spoke to Moses directly, Moses was to share with the people of God. What Moses shared with the people was the authoritative Word of God.
Not everyone agreed with the authority that God gave unto Moses. Miriam's question of Moses' authority was the result of jealousy, that green-eyed monster that we all from time-to-time have to deal with.
When Miriam questioned the authority that God had given unto Moses, God smote Miriam with leprosy. What God did was for the purpose of making an example of Miriam simply saying - "don't question my authority to choose whom I want to be the mediator between me and My people."
It has always been and will always be a serious thing to question God's authority or even question the God-given positions of authority that He has placed upon people of leadership. To fight against God's will is a serious and dangerous place to be, knowing that it always results in God's judgment in some fashion or way.
Rather than questioning those who have spiritual authority, and those to whom God has placed in the position of having spiritual authority, try praying for them and Yourself that you can see that authority is a God-given blessing of leadership and guidance to His church. Those who are in authority are never perfect or flawless. They always need prayer!
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