A Lesson of Pride - Numbers Chapter 12 Poem

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Moses, the leader of the Israelite race,
Was humble and meek, in God's loving grace.
But Miriam and Aaron, his siblings dear,
Let jealousy and pride cloud their hearts with fear.
They spoke against Moses, with venomous tongue,
Their discontent surfaced, their anger flung.
"Why does he alone receive God's decree?
Are we not prophets, equally free?"
God heard their words, and in His wrath,
He called them to the tent, along a narrow path.
He spoke to them sternly, with righteous might,
Rebuking their pride, their envy's blight.
"Moses is special, to him I speak clear,
He is my chosen, without any fear.
Beware of your words, and your jealous ways,
For pride and envy, My favor betrays."
Miriam was struck, with leprosy's mark,
Her skin turned white, a painful spark.
Aaron pleaded for her, in deep distress,
Moses prayed, and God did bless.
Miriam was healed, but the lesson clear,
In Numbers Chapter 12, for all to hear.
That pride and envy, can lead to downfall,
And humility is a virtue, above all.