Scripture Post #2,203: *BALAAM’S SIN*

 

Numbers 22:34:

“And Balaam said unto the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again.”

2nd Peter 2:15: “Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;”

Verse 16: “But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.”

Clarity: 2nd Peter 2:15-16 tells of Numbers chapter 22. In Numbers chapter 22, Balaam was offered much money if he’d prophesy the demise of Israel and the favor of the Moabites. 2nd Peter 2:15 states that Balaam “…loved the wages of unrighteousness…”. This was *BALAAM’S SIN*. (Willing to take filthy lucre at the expense of GOD’s holy people.) 

2nd Peter 2:16 tells of Balaam’s talking donkey from Numbers chapter 22. It’s some pretty fascinating stuff. GOD used Balaam’s donkey to reroute him into GOD’s direction and out of the path that led to tempting riches. 

Originally Published: Mon. 9 • 24 • 18