“’You are not to curse God, and you are not to curse a leader of your people.’”
Exodus 22:27
When I read this section of the Torah today, my first thoughts were those of Numbers 12. It is in Numbers 12 that Miryam and Aharon began to criticize Moshe. The reason for the criticism was based on Moshe’s taking a new wife for himself. This wife, however, was a Cushite, or an Ethiopian. When they spoke about Moshe behind his back, Adonai intervened. It was because of this instance of cursing that Adonai’s anger grew, and as a result, burned against Miryam with leprosy. In this thought I want to speak a word of caution to us all. In Exodus 22:27 we are warned not to curse our leaders. I know this is something I have to work on. Now I do like my boss, but I am seeing how I need to watch my mouth when it comes to other bosses in the company. If I do not want to receive a curse, I need to be careful not to curse others whom I am supposed to submit to.
Exodus 22:27 – 23:5
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