It is dangerous to criticize God’s leaders. Consider the consequences for these men and women.
Miriam: Mocked Moses because he had a Cushite wife
Result: Stricken with leprosy
Korah and followers: Led the people of Israel to rebel against Moses’ leadership
Result: Swallowed by the earth
Michal: Despised David because he danced before the Lord
Result: Remained childless
Shimei: Cursed and threw stones at David
Result: Executed at Solomon’s order
Youths: Mocked Elisha and laughed at his baldness
Result: Killed by bears
Sanballat and Tobiah: Spread rumors and lies to stop the building of Jerusalem’s walls
Result: Frightened and humiliated
Nehemiah 2; 4; 6
Hananiah: Contradicted Jeremiah’s prophecies with false predictions
Result: Died two months later
Bar-Jesus, a sorcerer: Lied about Paul in an attempt to turn the governor against him
Result: Stricken with blindness