How does Aaron illustrate the dangers of compromise when essentials are at stake? What did compromise lead to? Why was God’s anger kindled against the people? Answer: First God’s anger was inflamed because the people turned from their faith in Him. I am not sure how Aaron “illustrates the dangers of compromise.” I see the people pleading for a god, and Aaron making them one. The NIV study says about V5 that “apparently Aaron recognized the idolatrous consequences of his deed and acted quickly to keep the people from turning completely away from the Lord.” I don’t see any “remorse” on Aaron’s part anywhere in this section. In fact he lied to Moses about it when he returned. I see Aaron making a very big mistake and only after being found out is remorseful.
What features of Moses’ character stand out in this chapter? What can we learn from his example? Answer: One of the first I see is love. Love like that of a parent. Moses knew that the people did an evil thing, but still begged God for mercy for them.
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